Harbour of Fortune is a strategic board game for 2–4 players in which rival merchant families compete for wealth, influence, and power in New Amsterdam (1653). You build your network and your estate, establish trade routes, form (fragile) alliances, and try to outsmart your opponents.

The game is built around four complete decks of playing cards (54 cards per family), with each family having its own rules, strengths, and playstyle. Your hand determines your options, timing, and tactics and every turn can shift the balance of the city.

It’s a board game with card decks as its strategic engine. In addition to cards, you play on a large game board and use physical components (such as ships, canal houses, tokens, and dice) to build your influence and position in the harbour.

2 to 4 player, ideal for competitive family rivalry with negotiation, pressure, and smart timing.

Around 45–135 minutes, depending on player count and pace.

Think medium weight: easy to learn, with enough depth to improve over multiple plays. You’ll be making decisions about timing, risk-taking, negotiation, and using your hand efficiently.

You build your dynasty and influence in the city by, for example: • playing your hand and family cards cleverly • moving ships and turning harbour opportunities into progress • strengthening your position with canal houses and control of key locations • responding to opponents, events, and unexpected twists

The core experience delivers a complete, premium table presence, including: • a game board (New Amsterdam / harbour) • 4 family decks (54 cards per family) • ships, canal houses, tokens, and dice • rules + player aids (Exact components and final visuals will be fully revealed at the Kickstarter launch.)

Yes. There will be an optional Deluxe Playing Card Set: poker-quality decks, premium tuck boxes, and wooden “card houses” that can also function as draw piles, for a cleaner setup and extra table presence.

Yes, we made a digital English rulebook available as download. More languages will come available after production.