# Nautilus

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2002
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #4817
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 2.67 / 5
- **Designers**: Brigitte Ditt, Wolfgang Ditt
- **Artists**: Franz Vohwinkel
- **Publishers**: 999 Games, KOSMOS, Mayfair Games
- **Categories**: City Building, Economic, Exploration, Nautical, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: End Game Bonuses, Grid Movement, Hidden Victory Points, Income, Movement Points, Open Drafting, Ownership, Set Collection, Square Grid, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Tile Placement, Turn Order: Progressive, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
For eurogame fans who love theme-rich building and exploration. Blends economic strategy with underwater adventure uniquely!Purpose-driven explorationSmart indirect interactionSatisfying progressionSlow early gameTreasure randomnessFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
In Nautilus, you lead a deep-sea expedition to find the legendary Atlantis! The game blends base-building, exploration, and economic strategy on a board representing the ocean floor. Each round has three phases: expanding your research station (with varied module types granting advantages), deploying scientists (who activate these stations), and launching submarines to hunt treasures and artifacts. The more you invest in infrastructure, the more efficient your explorations become. But watch out—other players can use your stations... for a fee! The game ends when Atlantis is found or resources run dry. Points come from recovered treasures, secret objectives, and multipliers based on your scientific development. Get ready to balance economy, tech, and a dash of luck in the abyss!

## FAQ
### Best player count?
Works great with 3-4. With 2, it becomes a more relaxed strategic game.

### Is luck a big factor?
Exploration has luck elements, but your building decisions heavily influence outcomes.

### How complex is it?
Medium weight (2.6/5 on BGG). Rules are straightforward but require long-term planning.

### Does it have miniatures?
Yes! The submarines are miniatures, adding thematic charm.

### Actual playtime?
The 2h estimate is accurate for experienced players. First game may take up to 3h.

### Need to like sci-fi?
Not essential, but the Jules Verne theme is prominent and delightful for fans.

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