Final thoughtsdastardly dirigibles does exactly what it sets out to do… provide a quick moving 30 minute filler game with inter...  Read More

Final thoughtsdastardly dirigibles does exactly what it sets out to do… provide a quick moving 30 minute filler game with interesting tactical decisions that has been well-received by kids as young as 8 as well as hardened gamers.  Read Less

Play is quick and the design of the pieces is excellent.

Play is quick and the design of the pieces is excellent.  Read Less

This is a very poor choice as the cards slip off of the player mats if they have creases, and if you regularly un-crease them y...  Read More

This is a very poor choice as the cards slip off of the player mats if they have creases, and if you regularly un-crease them you are going to paper-fatigue the playmats till they fall apart.  Read Less

Up, up and away…after drawing up their hand to five cards, each erstwhile aerostat (seriously, that’s what they’re called) buil...  Read More

Up, up and away…after drawing up their hand to five cards, each erstwhile aerostat (seriously, that’s what they’re called) builder has three actions each turn:- play a card to your dirigible or play a special (action) card- discard a card- trade a card with the emporium (a ticket to ride-like lineup that contains as many cards as there are players)- clear the emporium (and deal out new cards to replace them)each action may be taken multiple times.  Read Less

It is very inexpensive, so it is a really good value, and well worth picking up for under $20.

It is very inexpensive, so it is a really good value, and well worth picking up for under $20.  Read Less

The game has a good price point and is family-friendly.

The game has a good price point and is family-friendly.  Read Less

It's a good quick and inexpensive addition to a library.

It's a good quick and inexpensive addition to a library.  Read Less

However, it is very cheap (under thirteen dollars at this time), which makes it a easy purchase.

However, it is very cheap (under thirteen dollars at this time), which makes it a easy purchase.  Read Less

First of all, received this order much earlier than expected, which was a nice surprise.

First of all, received this order much earlier than expected, which was a nice surprise.  Read Less

Obviously, the objective is to finish your steampunk mode of transport quickly and efficiently, as the scoring is a little arca...  Read More

Obviously, the objective is to finish your steampunk mode of transport quickly and efficiently, as the scoring is a little arcane (as befits a steampunk-themed game).  Read Less

In my 2p games it quickly becomes obvious that whoever finished their ship first would get the most points.

In my 2p games it quickly becomes obvious that whoever finished their ship first would get the most points.  Read Less

Another tricky part of the game is that whenever a player plays a ship part, everyone else has to play that ship part if they c...  Read More

Another tricky part of the game is that whenever a player plays a ship part, everyone else has to play that ship part if they can, even if they'e already laid down the part.  Read Less

The game comes in a smallish box, and i think amazon's price of $13ish is dead on right.

The game comes in a smallish box, and i think amazon's price of $13ish is dead on right.  Read Less

The box is about the size of a large paperback, too big for a purse, but would fit easily in a backpack or diaper bag.

The box is about the size of a large paperback, too big for a purse, but would fit easily in a backpack or diaper bag.  Read Less

My thoughts are that it's a decent game for when you don't have a lot of time and/or need something that can be carried fairly ...  Read More

My thoughts are that it's a decent game for when you don't have a lot of time and/or need something that can be carried fairly easily, as the box is relatively small - and really, all you need are the cards.  Read Less

The best game i can think of to compare it to in terms of depth is yardmaster by crash games.

The best game i can think of to compare it to in terms of depth is yardmaster by crash games.  Read Less

Compared to a game like say, mission red planet, i think the game could use more "steampunk" theme.

Compared to a game like say, mission red planet, i think the game could use more "steampunk" theme.  Read Less