# Windward

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #3822
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 30-90 min
- **Weight**: 2.38 / 5
- **Designers**: Daniel Aronson, Hayden Lapiska, Nick Tompkins
- **Artists**: Justin Spice
- **Publishers**: PlayMonster, El Dorado Games
- **Categories**: Adventure, Aviation / Flight, Dice, Miniatures, Nautical, Space Exploration, Transportation
- **Mechanics**: Area Movement, Bias, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hand Management, Modular Board, Pick-up and Deliver, Solo / Solitaire Game, Trading, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you enjoy piloting ships in exploration and trading scenarios with a touch of combat, Windward might be your next voyage!Engaging aerial themeModular boards add varietyGood for solo and groupBlends multiple mechanicsLuck can influence outcomesCombat can be randomRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Windward, you step into the boots of a daring captain, piloting your ship through the gaseous skies of the planet Celus. Your goal? To amass the most notoriety and become a legend among the heavens! To achieve this, you'll need masterful navigation, hunt the dangerous creatures known as Cresters, and perhaps even face off against other captains in aerial duels. Fame can be earned in various ways: by trading Crestor teeth and gas at trading posts, completing missions, and, of course, showing everyone who rules the skies. Each turn presents a new opportunity to move your ship, perform strategic actions, use supply cards for that extra boost, and even engage in combat with other players. The modular board ensures that each game is a unique adventure, with ever-changing routes and challenges. With mechanics blending area movement, hand management, dice rolling, and worker placement, Windward offers a dynamic experience full of tough decisions. And the best part? You can play solo, facing Celus's challenges at your own pace, or team up with up to four friends for an adrenaline-fueled competition. Prepare for takeoff and leave your mark in the skies of Windward!

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Windward?
A game of Windward typically lasts between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of players and their familiarity with the rules.

### How many players can participate in Windward?
Windward can be played by 1 to 5 players, offering both a solo experience and a group competition.

### Is Windward a cooperative or competitive game?
Windward can be played both ways! It features a cooperative mode and also a competitive mode where each captain strives to be the most notorious.

### What is the complexity of Windward?
With a BGG weight of 2.38, Windward is considered a moderately complex game, accessible to players familiar with some modern board games.

### What comes in the Windward box?
The game includes components such as ship miniatures, a modular board, dice, cards, and tokens to represent game elements.

### Is Windward heavily language-dependent?
The language dependency is considered low. Text on cards is limited, and much information is represented by icons, making it easier to learn.

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