Efemeris (2018)

About this game

Efemeris is a fabulous adventure that carries you away to explore the firmament aboard French, English and Spanish navy vessels. Maneuver through the skies using stellar winds, to be the first Nation to dominate the trade routes by opening the safest courses to your territories. Efemeris has 2 game modes: a highly competitive duel mode and cooperative team mode. Play as a fleet commander and use strategy to conquer 5 planets that will ensure the hegemony of your Nation. Choose your captains for their unique skill, and watch over the recruitment of their crew. Explore the canopy of heavens and collect the resources needed for your business. Destroy mercilessly enemy vessels that dare to confront your fleet. —description from the publisher

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.7/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.