{"product_id":"rio-grande-games-pacific-simultaneous-play-strategy-board-game-card-drafting-economy-2-5-players-ages-14","title":"Rio Grande Games Pacific: Simultaneous Play Strategy Board Game, Card Drafting Economy, 2-5 Players, Ages 14+","description":"\u003cp\u003ePACIFIC - Explore the Pacific Ocean from California to Japan in this elegant simultaneous play board game. A peaceful sea ringed by mountains comes alive with animals  tourists  boats  and thriving coastal industries. Your task is to exploit this world  build alliances  or simply navigate through it with strategic precision. Game Setup: Each player receives a personal player mat  a scoring token  and choice tokens in their color. A central card mat anchors the table  with a shuffled deck of ten cards dealt to each player. The game unfolds over exactly ten turns of intense tactical decision-making.How to Play: Each turn  all players simultaneously place a card face down  then reveal them together. Using secret choice tokens  every player selects which card they will execute. Reveal your choices and perform the selected card's text  then activate corresponding areas of your mat based on the card's colors. This creates a dynamic economy where strategic timing  efficient play  and bold moves determine victory.Why Pacific Stands Out: The simultaneous play mechanism eliminates frustrating downtime while the shared card drafting creates meaningful interaction. With only ten turns  every decision matters. Strategic depth combines with accessibility for ages 14 and up  making it ideal for 2 to 5 players seeking engaging family game nights  competitive strategy sessions  or social gatherings with friends.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eSIMULTANEOUS PLAY FOR 2-5 PLAYERS: Everyone plays at the same time by selecting cards in secret-no waiting around for your turn. It keeps the game fast-paced and engaging for all players.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSHARED CARD DRAFTING: Choose one of your cards to offer the table, then decide whose card you'll use-play strategically with everyone's options. Youll need to read your opponents and make the most of whats on offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRUN YOUR OWN COASTAL EMPIRE: Trigger different parts of your player mat depending on the cards color to grow industries, influence nature, or navigate the sea. Each color activates unique actions tied to your personal board.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEXPLORE A VIBRANT PACIFIC WORLD: From bustling coastlines to wildlife-filled waves, the games setting is alive with opportunity and interaction. Every turn invites new decisions across land, sea, and economy.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTEN ROUNDS OF TACTICAL CHOICE: With only 10 turns, every card play and selection counts-balance timing, efficiency, and bold moves to win. Plan carefully, because the game is short but packed with depth.\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Rio Grande Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47443179077820,"sku":"ACDD-RIO691","price":56.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/3832\/2364\/files\/71ME39ePV_L.jpg?v=1788951542","url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/rio-grande-games-pacific-simultaneous-play-strategy-board-game-card-drafting-economy-2-5-players-ages-14","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}