Efemeris — Kickstarter campaign
Efemeris - Celestial Domination
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€42,592.00 pledged of €30,000.00 668 backers Campaign hosted on Kickstarter: figures reported from the platform.
€42,592.00 Funded of €30,000.00 (141 %)
668 Backers on the platform
Ended Campaign closed on 10.07.2018
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Set during the Age of Discovery, Efemeris is a strategy game in which the player is a fleet commander who must seize every celestial territory for their Nation.
For 2 to 4 players, Efemeris offers 2 game modes: a highly competitive duel mode (1v1) and a cooperative mode (2v2).
The story
When the Earth was created, the firmament came to separate the waters below from the waters above. The firmament, which was also called the Heavens, stretched above Mankind for centuries.
During the Age of Discovery, the European Empires built an ever more precise network across seas and rivers for the Spice trade. Each Nation used its military might to control trade and secure its monopoly. Over time, the Earth was almost entirely explored and controlled.
Then a major breakthrough brought a new challenge to these slumbering Empires: the discovery of the Stellar Winds. Mankind tamed this element and launched its ships into the Heavens, reaching the firmament.
A vast unexplored territory lay waiting to be explored, with new Spices to trade and new Planets to control...
This is the beginning of Efemeris...
The game
In Efemeris, players take turns until one of them conquers 5 Planets. Each turn consists of 3 phases that must be followed scrupulously.
Exploration phase
Chart the celestial vault by drawing tiles. Discover celestial routes to sail from Planets to Trading Posts; you might even discover a Planet as yet unknown...
Collection phase
At the start of each turn, your Ships and Planets yield either precious Spices or handy Bonuses.
Tactical phase
During this phase, you can take several actions. Each action matters, so don't underestimate them. Your opponent will use every one of your weaknesses against you.
- Move your Ships
- Use a Bonus
- Use a Crew card
- Buy a Frigate
- Build a Fortress
- Build the Galleon
- Buy a new Crew card
- Conquer a Planet
Oh Lord! The thrill of being the first to set foot on an unknown Planet... Conquer 5 Planets to win the game and secure the Celestial Domination of your Nation.
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Reviews
- TricTrac "Even at the prototype stage, the game already packs a punch, with its delicate and very classy galleon and frigate miniatures, and its graphic components, at once stylish, ergonomic for the dashboards and very inspiring with the ink-wash crew cards. Managing your armada is a real tactile and playful pleasure, and in a first phase, laying the stellar tiles to open up the navigation routes of the board has a nice little space-exploration feel. [...]" Review by Lektre
- La Société des Jeux "We were lucky enough to receive the prototype of Efemeris by DTDA Games. It's easy to fall for Manon Potier's illustrations, and you finish the game delighted by designer Sergio Matsumoto's smooth mechanics. We really like it at La Société des Jeux."
Available in the shop
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Efemeris - Deluxe Edition
The Efemeris Deluxe edition contains:• The game Efemeris• The tablecloth• The Efemeris pou…
€60.00
€75.00 -
Efemeris - Second Edition (French)
Efemeris is a strategy game, set in an uchronic Age of Exploration. From 2 to 4 players, t…
€35.00
€50.00 -
Efemeris - Standard Edition (German)
!! Every language dependent components is translated in german. !!Efemeris is a strategy g…
€35.00
€50.00 -
Efemeris Playmat
Efemeris Playmat is 85x145cm. During Exploration phase, players will place the celestial v…
€12.00
€15.00 -
Efemeris Notebook
Log all your journey in this Efemeris Notebook.
€9.00