# Aether Captains: Clockwork Cabal

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 6.2
- **BGG Rank**: #19320
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 1.73 / 5
- **Designers**: Todd Sanders
- **Artists**: Todd Sanders
- **Publishers**: (Self-Published), (Web published)
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Exploration, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Role Playing, Roll / Spin and Move, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Love a quick, adventurous steampunk solo challenge? Aether Captains: Clockwork Cabal throws you into a race against time to save the world!Steampunk solo adventureDynamic map buildingRace against timeQuick and immersiveLuck dependentRequires translationFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
In Aether Captains: Clockwork Cabal, you step into the boots of a free captain and adventurer, a member of the Society of Clockwork Engineers. Your mission? Unravel an ancient mystery across Arkady! It all begins with a letter discovered in a dusty bookshop, revealing the legend of the Antikythera, a celestial navigation device broken into six parts and hidden within the city of Val Justinia. The danger is palpable: a shadowy cabal and their air pirate allies are hunting for these pieces to unleash global chaos. Your task is to find all six parts before time runs out and the cabal succeeds. The game unfolds with a modular board built anew each session, using City Sector cards to form the urban map. You navigate these areas, uncovering events and locations through other cards, all while managing your health and knowledge resources. It's a race against the clock, where dice rolls and clever exploration are key. With simple components and a focus on solo play, Clockwork Cabal offers a quick and immersive steampunk experience, perfect for those who enjoy solo challenges and a good dose of adventure.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
This game is exclusively for one player (solo).

### How long does a game take?
Games are quite fast, typically around 20 minutes.

### Is it a difficult game to learn?
The complexity is considered low (BGG weight of 1.73), making it accessible to most players.

### What components are needed besides the game itself?
You'll need a pawn for your character, a 12-sided die (d12), and 13 small cubes (eurocubes).

### Does the game need to be printed?
Yes, Aether Captains: Clockwork Cabal is a 'Print & Play' game.

### Do I need to translate the cards?
Yes, there is a moderate language dependency. It's recommended to have the cards or a translated sheet to play.

### Who is this game recommended for?
It's ideal for those looking for a quick solo experience with a steampunk theme and exploration and dice rolling mechanics.