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With this historical theme and the asymmetrical gameplay, your victory conditions and the future are set by the choices you make in battle and in treachery. And there are many strategic choices to be made in Pax Hispanica! Buy cards from the market, build, and develop your colonies, missions, and fleets. Fight at sea or land, outsmarting your opponent in open battle or perhaps in a duel! Advance on the Philosophy Board to shape the world in your image and claim victory!
Pax Hispanica is an economical, asymmetric strategy game featuring nautical pirates. You will start as a callow teenager seeking fame and fortune in the Caribbean in 1598.
Embark on an Epic Caribbean Adventure in 1598!
In this strategic board game set in the Caribbean during the late 16th century, you begin your journey as a young adventurer seeking fame and fortune. Chart your path through history as you rise to power, evolving into a great liberator, an influential priest, a cunning courtier, or a feared pirate. Navigate a world dominated by the Spanish crown, where the black market thrives and nothing is safe from ruthless buccaneers!
Featuring fast-paced naval battles and a wealth of strategic options, this game immerses you in the challenges and opportunities of the 17th century Caribbean. Will you outsmart your opponents and leave your mark on history?
For more than 100 years, World Book has been the world’s premier reference source that stands for trust and expansive knowledge, covering almost every subject imaginable. Pax Hispanica is one of the board games being launched in the partnership between World Book and Ion Game Design.
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