Board Game Geek Rating: 6.05. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.38. Suitable for 2 to 6 players and published in 2020. This is the Kickstarter Definitive Edition of Import/Export by Dark Flight Games. It includes the core game, all board game expansions, metal shipping container credits, metal ships, and all unlocked stretch goals. Note: paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless otherwise stated. Import / Export originally launched on Kickstarter in January 2017 and quickly sold out. This new definitive edition features brand - new artwork, components, and more! I / E is an economic role - selection game. Each card has unique powers that create a specialized engine, making every play different. All reviews are of the original edition. Click the images for reviews, and all quotes are from BoardGameGeek. The videos show the original version, but the gameplay is the same in the new Definitive Edition. Retailers, message us to purchase copies. This time, stretch goals work differently. There's a list of stretch goals and the cumulative challenge points needed to unlock them, along with a list of challenges and their point values. Import / Export is a role - selection game with a passive and active economy based on player choices. You can gain over a hundred unique powers by exporting goods, specializing in a tech tree, and unlocking advanced game engines. When your shipments reach the open sea, an Import action can be triggered. Everyone then holds a silent auction to buy your containers for future end - game investment or an immediate action boost. The game's goal is to have the most credits, a combination of physical credits, passive credits from imported goods, and bonuses from completed shipments. We're glad to back campaigns to bring you this game. A large percentage of your spending on the Import/Export: Definitive Edition Bundle will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have purchase questions or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
How to play: Import / Export is an economic role - selection board game for 2 to 6 players. Start by setting up the core game, including all the components like metal shipping container credits and metal ships. Each player makes decisions in the passive and active economy. Export shipments of goods to gain unique powers and specialize in the tech tree. When your shipments are on the open sea, an Import action can be triggered, and everyone participates in a silent auction to buy your containers. The goal is to end up with the most credits, which come from physical credits, saved passive credits from imported goods, and bonuses from completed shipments. Note: This is the Kickstarter Definitive Edition, but paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated. All reviews and videos might be of the original edition, but the gameplay is the same in this new version. Retailers, if you want to buy copies, just send a message. Maintenance: Keep the game components in a dry and cool place to prevent damage. Make sure to store the cards and other small parts in the provided boxes or a suitable storage container to avoid loss.
