Admiral Zheng He: Sailing Alone

Admiral Zheng He: Sailing Alone is a small, solitaire expansion consisting of just 18 cards and 4 pages of rules, much of it historical background.

You as a Trader must contend against three other Traders who play effectively, but using simple rules.

You must also contend, for the first time with Pirates and Ambushes, that can arise at particular ports without notice. Voyager beware!

You can even add these events to the multi-player game if you wish.

Important note: This is not a standalone game, but requires the Admiral Zheng He base game to play.

Published 2022 August 12.

Description of the base game

In the years 1405-1433 Ming Dynasty China sailed the most impressive fleets on the world's oceans. More than three hundred "treasure ships" – several measuring 400 feet, more than four times the size of Columbus' Santa Maria – made seven epic voyages through the China Sea and Indian Ocean.

In this game you are a Chief Trader in this fleet, which carries costly cargoes of the empire's finest silks, porcelains lacquer wares, tea and wine. All of this is for you to exchange for gems, incense, medicine, pearls, resin, spices, textiles, fine woods and fauna products.

You decide which of these products to bring to trade with foreign ports, and using the knowledge that you alone possess, which ports to visit. Can you be the Trader who brings home the treasure that most impresses the Emperor and Court and thereby win the game?

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This is not a mass-produced game, but printed-on-demand . We have uploaded the artwork, rules and specifications, but The Game Crafter makes it only when you order it. Learn more.