Beschrijving
Sand
People refer to this vast place only as the desert since no one remembers what was here before. The golden age of human beings has long passed. Now there is only sand, and the only hope is in the humidity. Sand is a game with a main mechanism of pick-up-and-deliver. Players have to earn as much gold as possible after six rounds (five in a four-player game) to win.
Travelers cross the desert that stretches from the slopes of the Akaishi Mountains to the cliffs of Seaclaw. These desert travelers transport goods on the backs of their caterpillars. Although their only goal is to make as much money as they can, at the same time and in a more or less deliberate way, they are helping to bring life back to the desert by carrying small plants from the artificial greenhouses of the cities to the most remote corners of this ocean of sand.
Gameplay
In Sand, players put themselves in the shoes of these intrepid desert travelers who travel the paths of the board and visit the different towns. They collect goods to take them to other places and thus earn gold for the transport service. They cross the dunes on the backs of their faithful caterpillars, which will help players complete their tasks more effectively. Along the way they will be joined by helpful companions and be entrusted with missions that, if completed, will bring good benefits at the end of the journey. Help the plants take root again, and perhaps there is still some hope for this desolate place…
Summarised
Sand has a puzzley feel and the challenging logistics to get your rewards is very unique. This one feels more than just a pick-up-and-deliver that because you are never really stuck, there are quite literally many paths to victory. It also feels streamlined. The solo mode is great, has low maintenance, is fun to play against because you feel like you’re progressing. This one is very much misunderstood and might be overlooked because of it, which is a shame because now it’s underrated.
