# 1500: The New World

1500: The New World is a board game for 2–6 players. It plays in 45–60 minutes and is meant for ages 12 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 3. The cheapest copy in stock is $2.99 (United States).

- **Players:** 2–6 (best with 3)
- **Playing time:** 45–60 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 12+
- **Complexity:** 1.8 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2017
- **Categories:** Pike and Shot, City Building, Civilization
- **Mechanics:** Area Movement, Simulation, Area Majority / Influence, Campaign / Battle Card Driven

**Designers:** Dan Verssen

**Artists:** Gordon Napier

**Publishers:** Dan Verssen Games (DVG)

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Games Empire | 64.99 $ | https://gamesempire.com.au/products/1500thenewworld |
| Alphaspel | 550 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/96528-1500-the-new-world |
| Fantasiapelit | 78 € | https://www.fantasiapelit.com/index.php?main=ai&kat=single&mista=indeksi&etsittava=_181646 |

## Expansions

- [1500: The New World – France Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/1500-the-new-world-france-expansion)
- [1500: The New World – England Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/1500-the-new-world-england-expansion)
- [1500: The New World – Spain Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/1500-the-new-world-spain-expansion)
- [1500: The New World – Portugal Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/1500-the-new-world-portugal-expansion)
- [1500: The New World – Netherlands Expansion](https://www.ludoya.com/games/1500-the-new-world-netherlands-expansion)

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/1500-the-new-world)
- [1500: The New World in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/1500-the-new-world)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220440)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-08-23. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._