- BGG rating
- 5.5
1500: The New World – England Expansion
- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,415
- BGG rating
- 5.5
1500: The New World
2017
Rules assistance for 1500: The New World
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 45–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.8/5
Rules assistant for 1500: The New World
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1500: The New World is a board game released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Dan Verssen and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Simulation.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 5.5
1500: The New World – France Expansion
- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 5.9
1500: The New World – Netherlands Expansion
- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 5.5
1500: The New World – Spain Expansion
- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 6.2
1500: The New World – Portugal Expansion
- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2018
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About the game
Description from the publisher: 1500 - The New World is a board game for 2 to 6 players! Each game sets-up in 10 minutes and plays in under a hour! The fast flowing game play is perfect for casual and serious gamers ages 12 and up! Each player selects a color for their tokens, and then places their Victory tokens and Royal Support tokens on the map. They also gather their Colony tokens in front of them in preparation for conquest! Set-up concludes with each player receiving their starting cards. During your turn, you get to play those cards. Cards can be played for their text. There are two types of cards: Action cards are tan, and you play them during your turn. Reaction cards are red and are played in reaction to other players' playing cards. Each player, on their turn, can play as many Action cards as they are able to. Every card can also be played to perform one of several basic actions. A card can be played to do any of the following: build a colony, reduce a colony, repair a colony, or adjust Royal Support. Once you have finished playing cards, you get to tally up your points for the turn. You receive one point for each successful colony you have on the map, and a bonus of two more victory points for each of your export or regional monopolies! Each of the other players then takes a turn. Once everyone has had a turn, advance the Time Counter. The game ends when you move the Turn token into the Game Over square. The winner of the game is the player with the most Victory Points!
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Dan Verssen Games (DVG)
Questions and answers
1500: The New World supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 1500: The New World is 45–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 1500: The New World for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
1500: The New World has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
1500: The New World belongs to these categories: City Building, Civilization, and Pike and Shot. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Simulation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 1500: The New World are: Dan Verssen. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 1500: The New World as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.