The Dutch East Indies - Board game

The Dutch East Indies

In The Dutch East Indies, you play as a 17th-century captain navigating the spice trade. Command two ships to collect or steal valuable spices, trade with islands, avoid pirates, and outwit your rivals in this mix of strategy, risk, and adventure.

Key Features:

• 2 ships per player: Manage two ships for trading or raiding

• Collect spices: Be the first to gather eight types of spices to win

• Trade or plunder: Choose peaceful negotiation or hostile takeover

• Upgrade your fleet: Improve speed, capacity, or combat abilities

• Pirate threats: Watch out for pirates disrupting your plans

• Modular expansions available: Add forts, events, and crew for variety

• Playtime & players: For 1–4 players (expandable), takes 45–90 minutes

Why Choose The Dutch East Indies?

The Dutch East Indies delivers an interactive and strategic experience that balances calculated trading with bold aggression. Modular expansions keep the gameplay fresh and adaptable. Its simple mechanics make it accessible for families, yet rich enough to satisfy tactical gamers who enjoy resource management and high-stakes decisions.