COMMAND YOUR SKYSHIP In Sky Traders, a board game from Fantasy Flight Games, you take on the role of a captain commanding your own skyship. Compete against two to five players in a dynamic world of commerce and intrigue as you strive to become the Master of the Sky Guild. ENGAGE IN DANGEROUS COMMERCE Navigate the skies while evading the treacherous Wind Pirates. Use your skills to gather influence with the powerful Sky Guild while manipulating the commodity market through persuasive tactics. Each choice could be the difference between success and defeat. DRAW FROM THE ILL WIND Each game round features two main phases, starting with players sailing their ships and taking actions. Players draw from the Ill Wind deck where unforeseen events may assist or hinder your progress. From pirate ambushes to the discovery of treasure maps, the outcomes will shape your strategy. BUILD YOUR CREW Enhance your skyship by hiring crew members to improve your chances of success. Skymen defend against pirate attacks, while other crew can boost your earnings or even help negate the effects of Ill Wind cards. Be strategic in hiring, as crew members occupy valuable cargo space. VISIT CITIES FOR OPPORTUNITIES When your skyship needs repairs or refueling, dock at a city to stock your cargo hold with lucrative goods like textiles, spices, and jewels. Plan your trading routes to buy low and sell high, maximizing your profits as you travel between cities. INFLUENCE THE GUILD COUNCIL During the turn's second phase, players engage in the Guild Council, where discussions and negotiations can impact commodity prices. Form alliances or risk creating rivalries that could devalue your goods. Furthermore, players may purchase Influence to strengthen their market control and move closer to victory. As you navigate the skies, the fate of your trading empire lies in your hands, and every decision could lead to fortune or ruin in the pursuit of mastery.
