{"product_id":"the-great-sea","title":"The Great Sea (PREORDER)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a pre-order item.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrders containing this item WILL NOT SHIP until the final pre-order item is available to ship. Expected release date is Oct 1st 2026 - Image, contents, and release date are subject to change without notice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom their homeland in the Levant to the distant shores of Carthage, the Phoenicians made a name for themselves as master traders, seafarers, and navigators.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheir fierce bireme galleys dominated the Mediterranean, with a focus on protecting their vital trade networks. As a city state leader of Tyre, Sidon, Byblos, or Arwad, assemble your fleet, and establish your influence across the Great Sea.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Gameplay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim of the Great Sea is to be the first player to gain victory through conquest or commerce. Players must construct and Mobilise their ships, fortify their trade routes, and research new technologies for land and sea. Key to their success will be controlling the various ancient temple sites across the map. The game ends immeidately once one player's Temple Marker reaches the same space as either their Combat or Trade Marker.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renegade Game Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49215205572827,"sku":"RGS07063","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7065\/3147\/files\/25ab38bb-e899-47b6-9295-d3a7626df63f.jpg?v=1788377156","url":"https:\/\/riftgate.com\/products\/the-great-sea","provider":"Riftgate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}