Ostia: Mariner Edition

Overview

Ostia: Mariner Edition is the definitive, all‑in one version of the strategic Roman port game. Set in Ostia circa 103 AD, players act as merchants building fleets, establishing outposts, and fulfilling Imperial orders through a unique mancala‑style resource system and tactical action selection. This Mariner Edition bundles the base game with the Merchants and Patronus expansions, deluxe components, a dedicated solo mode, and a custom insert for organized storage.

What's included (Mariner Edition)

• 1 Main game board, 4 Harbor boards, 4 Asset boards
• 4 Jumbo reference cards and 1 scorepad
• 48 wood buildings (4 × 12 types)
• 56 wood Corbita ships (14 per player color) and 12 Ponto ships (3 per color)
• 28 construction discs (7 per player), 4 Triumph tokens, 1 First Player marker
• 4 Wild Animal tokens & 4 Exotic Animal tokens
• 95 wood resource cubes and 35 wood Amphora tokens
• 24 Port tiles, 20 Discovery tiles, 12 Transit tiles, 7 Destination tiles, 4 Initial Port tiles
• 42 Order cards, 6 Harbor Setup cards, 5 Public Honor cards
• Solo & advanced components: 20 Support tiles, 7 Personal Honor cards, 2 white Corbita ships, printed wood Lighthouse, solo board, achievement tiles and cubes, gift chips
• Custom insert for component organization and deluxe rulebook with jumbo player aids

How to play

Players place and move Corbita ships along trade routes, manage resources using a mancala‑style track, construct buildings, and complete orders to score points. Each action influences available resources and options for all players, creating tight interaction and meaningful decisions. The Mariner Edition's integrated expansions introduce additional order types, patron interactions, and end‑game scoring twists, while the solo mode provides tailored challenges and AI‑style opponents for solo play. Typical playtime ranges from 60 to 120 minutes depending on player count and experience.

Why buy the Mariner Edition

Choose Ostia: Mariner Edition if you want the most complete experience: the base game plus expansions, upgraded components, and a well‑organized insert. It’s ideal for players who appreciate deep economic strategy, tactile wooden components, and a solo mode for solo or two‑player testing. The Mariner Edition also simplifies setup and storage, making it a great choice for collectors and regular players alike.

Key features

• Definitive edition including Merchants and Patronus expansions
• Deluxe printed wood pieces: Corbita & Ponto ships, buildings, resource cubes, amphorae
• Integrated solo mode with dedicated components
• Custom insert for tidy storage and faster setup
• Deep mancala‑style resource management with tactical action selection
• High component count and replayability for 1–4 players