Canalis

Published 2013

Game description from the publisher: In the wake of one of Tempest's namesake storms, a new area near the city-state has opened up for development. Your faction looks to you to carve out your power in this new area. Place canals to connect your buildings to resources and to the harbor. Ensure the peasantry looks to you for employment. Improve the prestige of your work by placing scenic gardens. And wouldn't the Senate Annex look most aesthetically pleasing right there, where it completely blocks the view of your opponent's building? Canalis is a game of building a new district in the City-State of Tempest, arranging the canals and placing buildings in such a manner as to benefit you the most. Players use a mixture of card drafting and tile laying to build the district, and each player's secret missions keep the outcome in doubt until the last card is played.

Mechanics

Card Drafting Drafting Network and Route Building Route/Network Building Tile Placement Variable Player Powers

Categories

Card Game City Building Renaissance

Designers

Philip duBarry

Publishers

Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG)
Canalis

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Medium — 2.76/5
Year
2013
BGG Rating
6.24
BGG Rank
#10300
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Canalis supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Canalis takes about 45 minutes.
Canalis has a complexity rating of 2.76/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Canalis is 12+.
Canalis has a rating of 6.24/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 284 ratings. It is ranked #10300 overall.
Canalis was designed by Philip duBarry. It was published in 2013.