HORMUZ, The Strait of Black Gold

"Hormuz, The Strait of Black Gold" is a strategic maritime card game where your mission is to navigate high-value commercial vessels through the world’s most critical chokepoint, in the midst of a fictional political conflict.

A game of strategy and wits!

The Strait of Hormuz is under high surveillance. You must escort various commercial vessels through the passage to reach open waters, marked at 100 miles from the point of entry.

The Mission (End of a round): Be the first commander/team to secure 50,000 Tons of cargo to end the operation (the round).

The Victory (End of a game): Be the first to accumulate 250,000 tons in total across multiple operations (rounds) to secure regional maritime dominance across the Strait

The Cards And Powers

Vessel Cards
The precious commercial ships that need to be brought to safety

Navigation Cards
Miles that you can use to navigate your vessels through the strait

Special Cards
Powers that can help you progress or slow-down your opponents

Attack and Defense Cards
Cards that help you attack opponents or defend your vessels

The Game Play

The game is played with 2 to 6 players (split into teams of 2 when you are 4 or 6 players).

1 & 2- Deployment: Start with 6 cards for each player. At every turn, the player begins by drawing a card and then playing an action.

3- Actions: Player can perform one of the following actions: Launch a Vessel, Navigate, Activate Special Cards, Perform Offensive or Defensive Strikes, or Discard a card if no moves are available

4- Maintenance: Always end a turn with 6 cards in hand, except if the deck is finished and you are using your last cards in hand.

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