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Francis Drake Review - with The Game Boy Geek

Francis Drake Review - with The Game Boy Geek

Dan takes a look at this beautiful Eagle board game

Highest rating
  • Member
    Game Boy Geek
    Rating: 8.5
  • Member
    Ryan Metzler
    Rating: 9.0
  • Tom Vasel
    Tom Vasel
    Rating: 8.5
  • Sam Healey Dice Guy
    Sam Healey
    Rating: 8.5

Francis Drake

Published by:
Ystari Games, HUCH!, Eagle-Gryphon Games, Kayal Games
Designed by:
Peter Hawes
Year Published:
2013
Recommended Ages:
14
Board Game Category
Bluffing, Exploration, Nautical, Pirates, Renaissance
Players:
3 - 5
Time to Play:
90 - 120

Other Reviews of this game

  • Member
    Ryan Metzler
    Rating: 9.0
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  • Tom Vasel
    Tom Vasel
    Rating: 8.5
  • Sam Healey Dice Guy
    Sam Healey
    Rating: 8.5
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Podcasts Featuring this Game

TDT # 334 - Best Queen Games

In this episode, Tom and Eric take a look at Canalis from AEG, as well as Francis Drake, Bruges, Super Fantasy, and Roll for it! We answer another pile of questions (almost catching up!) and then talk about our favorite games from the game company Queen Games.

TDT # 324 - Combat Systems

In this show, Geoff tells us what "ludology" means, we talk about gaming burnout, and start a new contest! Giles goes nuts, Barry blunders, and Bryan goes to the old West. We also take a look at Francis Drake, Triassic Terror, Railways Express, Pathfinder card game, Titanium Wars, and Voluspa. Finally, we end the show with our favorite combat systems.