Xia: Legends of a Drift System
2014
Design4.5/10
Interaction3.0/10
Artistry5.0/10
Strategy5.0/10
Complexity7.7/10

Xia: Legends of a Drift System

Pilot unique ships, explore, trade, and battle to become the most legendary captain.
2014 • 3–5
Average rating
4.35
Players
3–5
Avg time
180 min
Age
12+
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Description

In Xia: Legends of a Drift System, you'll pilot your starship across a modular board, charting a course through uncharted sectors in search of fame and fortune. Each player begins with a unique ship possessing special abilities, giving them a distinct advantage as they navigate the drifting star system. During your turn, you'll spend action points to move, trade, mine, explore, and even engage in combat with other players or NPC ships, represented by detailed miniatures. Dice rolls determine the outcome of many actions, adding an element of risk and reward to every decision.

The goal is to become the most legendary captain by accumulating Fame Points. You can earn these points through a variety of means: successfully completing missions, discovering new planets, defeating rivals in combat, or establishing lucrative trade routes. Manage your ship's cargo hold, upgrade your vessel with powerful components, and adapt to the ever-changing conditions of the drift system to carve your name into the legends of Xia.

Categories
Adventure, Exploration, Fighting, Miniatures, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Transportation, Economic, Negotiation, Pirates
Mechanics
Action Point Allowance System, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Pick-up and Deliver, Roll / Spin and Move, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, Trading, Hand Management, Contracts
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