Sand

People refer to this vast place only as a desert because no one remembers what was there before. The golden age of humans is long gone. Now there is only sand, and the only hope is moisture.

Travelers traverse the desert that stretches from the slopes of the Akaishi Mountains to the cliffs of Seaclaw. Ancient, half-destroyed cities are home to the last human communities struggling to survive by searching for what little greenery remains standing. These desert travelers transport goods on the backs of their caterpillars. Although their sole goal is to earn as much money as possible, at the same time, more or less deliberately, they help bring life back to the desert by transporting small plants from the artificial greenhouses of the cities to the most remote corners of this ocean of sand.

Designed by Ariel Di Costanzo and Javier Pelizzari and illustrated by Ernest Sala, Sand is a game with a core pickup and delivery mechanism that can be played alone or in groups of up to four players in games lasting approximately 120 minutes. Players must earn as much gold as possible after six rounds (five in a four-player game) to win.

In Sand, players take on the role of these intrepid desert travelers who travel the paths of the board and visit the different cities. They collect goods to take them to other places and earn gold for the transport service. They cross the dunes on the backs of their faithful caterpillars, which, if cared for, will grow and help the players complete their tasks more efficiently. Along the way, they will be joined by helpful companions and given missions that, if completed, will bring good benefits at the end of the journey. Help the plants to take root again, and perhaps there is still some hope for this desolate place...