After some difficult start the game begins

First of all: As mentioned in the title of the entry into Nauticus is quite complicated. You have to first through about 12 pages Read Instructions (short version contained on the edge is not enough in my opinion, from). After that you should play a few practice rounds, so that really every participant has understood the whole gameplay.

But then it's also going finally. It operates permanently in Nauticus in principle. Thus, the game trains the opponent also act on oneself. As a player you take in this game a three roles. It's shipbuilders, shipowners and traders in personal union. And here lies also the appeal of the game. You have to respect. The ships to select the appropriate components. Then the ships will be loaded with goods and those goods finally sold. This sounds even already not easy. Now just adds the problem of scarce resources (workers and valleys) and complicates maneuvering addition.

But if you have even a certain routine for the game developed, then it is really fun.

The processing of the play materials is fine. There is nothing to complain about.

Conclusion: Nauticus is a game for tactics foxes and requires a little more time to enter than many other game. Once you have the hang of it but it's really an elaborate game.