Darien Apocalypse

A game by Gary Dicken, Steve Kendall, Phil Kendall

1 - 4 Players 45 - 150 minutes Medium

Action Queue, Area Majority / Influence, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Follow, Grid Movement, Ownership, Simultaneous Action Selection

Adventure, Exploration, Pike and Shot

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Darien Apocalypse drops you into the midst of a colonial adventure gone wrong, where disease, shortages, and the Spanish Empire threaten to destroy your trading hub. This cooperative or competitive game for 1 to 4 players challenges you to build and manage a colony on the Isthmus of Panama, all while fending off the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. As you explore the jungle, enlist Scots, and sail ships, you'll need to balance resource management with strategic building to raise capital and counter the looming threats. With its unique blend of action queue, area majority, and dice rolling mechanics, Darien Apocalypse offers a thrilling experience that's both a struggle and a triumph. Whether you're playing solo or with friends, the game's normal complexity rules make it easy to learn and dive into the adventure. With playtime ranging from 45 to 150 minutes, you'll be on the edge of your seat as you navigate the challenges of this ill-fated colony.