Rebuild Lisbon’s glass industry in Stephens, an action selection strategy board game set in Portugal after the devastating earthquake of 1755. Take on the role of a master glassmaker working at the famous Stephens Factory, where every investment, expansion and employment opportunity can help you rise towards the title of the city’s most prestigious industrialist.
 
As demand for window glass soars, you must decide how to develop your workshop while making the most of a rapidly changing economy. The game features a distinctive action selection system, giving you a choice between activating the Stephens Factory or one of your personal investments. Each option can open valuable opportunities so choosing the right action at the right moment is vital.
 
Develop your works, invest in new businesses, create employment opportunities as well as build your prestige throughout the game. Your decisions can strengthen your position while also influencing the development of the wider glass industry, creating a competitive environment where careful planning pays off.
 
The arrival of the Napoleonic forces brings the game to a dramatic conclusion, so every opportunity must be used wisely before time runs out. Once the final actions are resolved, the master glassmaker with the most prestige claims victory.
 
With the game offering strategic action selection, economic development and investment, Stephens is a compelling strategy board game for players who enjoy thoughtful Euro-style gameplay with meaningful choices.