Feudum: Rudders & Ramparts

A selection of vessels and castles joins the game, either as decorative pieces or for a military variant. When acquiring a regular vessel or feudum, players may pay an additional shilling to upgrade it to a deluxe vessel or castle feudum. Deluxe vessels gain +1 attack, while castle feudums gain +1 defense and do not require subjects for reinforcement. At the start of each epoch, players pay 1 shilling to maintain each castle or deluxe vessel, or lose its advantage. Deluxe vessels can also attract attacks from opponents in nearby ports, making wealth and upkeep important considerations.

Players: 2–6 best 6
Playing time: 80–180 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: 3.8 / 5