Order of the Gilded Compass

Order of the Gilded Compass

  • Players: 2–5 players
  • Play time: 30–60 min
  • BGG rating: 6.8

About Order of the Gilded Compass

Order of the Gilded Compass is a dice assignment game for 2-5 players. In this game, each player takes on the role of a treasure hunter seeking invitation to join the most prestigious of archaeological secret societies. Players scour the globe to unearth fantastic and valuable artifacts. By assigning their archaeologist dice to the right locations at the right time, players acquire treasure maps and specialists to follow them, dive for sunken treasure, acquire rare finds at the auction house, and even enlist the help of the Illuminati. The player who has the most treasure at the end of the game earns an invitation to The Order of the Gilded Compass and wins. Order of the Gilded Compass uses a variable set-up in order to create fresh and interesting game play experiences. Each game has five locations in play to which players may assign their dice for various kinds of treasures and bonuses, and the game includes nine different buildings to allow for many unique combinations.

Released
2016
Designers
Jeffrey D. Allers, Bernd Eisenstein
Age
10+
Best with
4 players (BGG community)

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Order of the Gilded Compass FAQ

How many players can play Order of the Gilded Compass?

Order of the Gilded Compass plays with 2–5 players.

What is the best player count for Order of the Gilded Compass?

BoardGameGeek community voters say Order of the Gilded Compass is best with 4 players (9 votes).

How long does Order of the Gilded Compass take to play?

A game of Order of the Gilded Compass takes 30–60 min.

What age is Order of the Gilded Compass for?

The recommended minimum age for Order of the Gilded Compass is 10+.

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