San Francisco in the year 1850. The Gold Rush is at full steam. Ships flow steadily into San Francisco Bay, brimming with would-be treasure hunters. Anchored off the coast of the boomtown lies a fleet of abandoned vessels, their crews long since taken by gold fever.

A few business moguls have staked their claims on these derelict ships, towing them into the harbor to house their growing empires. Over time, this wharfside district, known as the embarcadero, would become the very center of business enterprise in the thriving port city,

In Embarcadero, players step into the shoes of these savvy entrepreneurs during the Gold Rush. Build the city of San Francisco on the hulls of these abandoned vessels and carve out a foothold in the city council. Do you have what it takes to control the waterfront?

The game plays out over three rounds. In each round, players will take turns playing cards and placing tiles to take control of wharves to earn points and influence.