New Zealand had a long history of innovation, so it’s nice to see Endeavor, the board game, begin to turn heads internationally. Released by Z-Man Games, Endeavor was created by Carl de Visser and Jarratt Gray from Wellington, New Zealand.
It’s the century of conquest and new lands lie just beyond the newly accessible oceans. You are a country set on Empire and your attempt to build this as quickly as possible, bringing power, glory and — importantly — cash to your country. You can negotiate or go to war, strip land of resource or bring together peoples, but you must open the sea lanes and start trading. Unparallelled wealth is available … are you strong enough to seize it and build your endeavor?
Your mission starts with the creation of sea lanes, which allow access to far off countries. Or at least around the Mediterranean. Once you have reached there, it’s up to you to deploy your resources wisely and make the most of every opportunity. Strategy is balanced against strength; wit against war as you endeavor to build and hold sway over your Empire. It is important to find a good combination of techniques, as there is no simple path to world domination!
