Objective:

• To earn the most victory points by completing missions, battling enemies, and exploring the world.
  

Setup:

1. Players: 2-4 players.

2. Game Board:

   • Place the game board in the center. The board represents the world map with different zones and features.

   • Place the Supply Tokens and Treasure Tokens on their designated spots on the board.

3. Player Setup:

   • Each player chooses a color and takes the corresponding Airship Board, Airship Miniature, and Airship Tokens.

   • Place your Airship on your starting location on the map.

   • Each player receives a starting hand of Action Cards and Resource Tokens (such as fuel, crew, or cargo).

4. Mission Cards:

   • Shuffle the deck of Mission Cards and place it face down. Draw a number of cards based on the number of players to form the mission display.

5. Enemy Tokens:

   • Place the Enemy Tokens and Enemy Ships on the board as indicated by the setup instructions.

6. First Player:

   • Determine the first player using your preferred method.
     

Gameplay:

1. Game Rounds:

   • The game is played in a series of rounds, with each round consisting of several phases:

2. Action Phase:

   • Each player takes turns performing actions in the following order:

     • Move: Move your airship a number of spaces equal to its movement value. You can move in any direction and can explore new areas or approach enemy ships.

     • Perform Actions: Players can perform various actions, such as:

       • Explore: Draw a Treasure Token or Supply Token from the board.

       • Engage in Combat: If you are adjacent to an enemy, you can engage in combat. Combat is resolved by rolling dice and comparing results to the enemy’s stats.

       • Complete Missions: If you are in the vicinity of a mission location and meet the requirements, you can complete missions for victory points.

       • Trade: Exchange resources with other players or with the market.

3. Enemy Actions:

   • Enemies on the board may perform actions each round, including moving, attacking, or blocking your progress.

4. Event Phase:

   • Draw an Event Card and resolve its effects. Events can impact the game board, affect players’ airships, or introduce new challenges.

5. End of Round:

   • After all players have taken their actions and events have been resolved, the round ends. Prepare for the next round by resetting any temporary effects.
     

Scoring:

• Victory Points: Earned by completing missions, defeating enemies, and achieving specific game objectives.

• Treasures and Resources: Collecting and using resources wisely can contribute to victory points and aid in completing missions.
  

Winning:

• The game ends when a set number of rounds are completed, or when a specific game condition is met (e.g., all missions are completed).

• The player with the highest total victory points at the end of the game wins.
  

Strategy:

• Explore Strategically: Plan your movement to maximize exploration and resource collection.

• Combat Tactics: Use your airship’s abilities and resources effectively to win battles.

• Mission Focus: Prioritize completing missions that align with your strategy and provide the most points.