Conquest of Paradise

About this board game

Conquest of Paradise is an exploration and empire-building game for 1-4 players, with a playing time of about 90 minutes. Set in the Polynesian Triangle of the central Pacific Ocean, it challenges players to discover island groups, establish colonies, and develop the most successful empire.

Players explore the unknown ocean around them, hoping to find the most lucrative islands for their growing civilizations. As discoveries are made, they must forge lines of communication between their developing settlements. Every decision matters because resources are scarce, and using them wisely is central to success.

Expansion is only part of the challenge. Players can build canoes, train warriors, and create forces capable of defending their empires. Since warriors are expensive, deciding when to invest in them—and when and where to fight—adds an important layer of strategic tension.

• Explore: Search the surrounding ocean for valuable island groups.
• Colonize: Turn discoveries into a growing Pacific empire.
• Develop: Build canoes, train warriors, and strengthen communication lines.
• Innovate: Invest in cultural advances that can bring unexpected benefits.

Cultural innovation can lead to distinctive developments such as tattooing, hula dancing, surfing, and even the giant moai statues associated with Easter Island. These possibilities give the game an imaginative sense of discovery alongside its resource management and territorial growth.

Conquest of Paradise is designed as a fast-playing experience for players who enjoy games such as New World, Civilization, and Conquistador. The rules can be learned in 10-15 minutes, while a complete game typically takes 60-90 minutes, making it a focused contest of exploration, development, and conflict.