
- BGG rating
- 8.3
航海の時代 王家の書簡 (Kōkai no jidai ōke no shokan)
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2016

2015
Rules assistance for Discovery: The Era of Voyage
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Discovery: The Era of Voyage is a board game released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by A.I. Lab and its main mechanics are Income, Area Majority / Influence, and Variable Set-up.
With the advancement of shipbuilding technology and navigation, countless brave explorers set sail to the unknown seas. Cities and islands previously unknown to us are being discovered. Fleets of various countries sail on the foreign oceans with the discovery of new sea routes, speeding up cultural and commercial exchange and taking us one step closer to the future. In Discovery: Era of Voyage, players take on the role of ambitious captains leading their fleet towards glory at sea. Through trading goods and commodity, investment and development, you accumulate reputation and influence among the islands. Build a foundation for your family’s wealth and prosperity!
Discovery: The Era of Voyage supports 2–4 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 Discovery: The Era of Voyage is 30–45 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 Discovery: The Era of Voyage for ages 8 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.
Discovery: The Era of Voyage has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Discovery: The Era of Voyage belongs to these categories: Economic, Medieval, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Income, Area Majority / Influence, and Variable Set-up. 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 Discovery: The Era of Voyage are: A.I. Lab. 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 Discovery: The Era of Voyage 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.