Explorers of the North Sea*
Explorers of the North Sea plunges players into the Viking Age's waning days, tasking them as sea captains on a quest to discover and claim new lands. The goal is to transport crews, capture livestock, and build outposts across newly found islands. With a longship and a Viking crew at your disposal, the seas are ripe for exploration and conquest.
Gameplay Overview
- Tile Placement: Begin by expanding the board with one of your three tiles, unveiling new islands to explore.
- Action Choices: Up to four actions can be taken, including loading your longship, moving Vikings, raiding settlements, and more.
- Strategic Expansion: Construct outposts and maneuver to control islands, while engaging in occasional raids and battles.
Special Features
- Dynamic Board: The game board grows and changes with each turn, offering new strategies and challenges.
- Varied Victory Conditions: Points can be scored through a mix of delivery, construction, conquest, and exploration.
Conclusion
Explorers of the North Sea offers a rich blend of exploration, strategy, and Viking-themed adventure. It's a game of careful planning and bold actions, where every tile placement opens new possibilities and every decision can lead to victory or defeat. Whether you're raiding distant shores or quietly building your dominance through outposts and livestock, this game captures the essence of Viking exploration and expansion.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like Explorers of the North Sea so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 20 in The Best Games from Schwerkraft-Verlag 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 48 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2018 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 14 in The best games with cows/cattle
- Position 5 in The best games with horses 🐎
- Position 23 in The best games with pickup and deliver 🚚
- Position 12 in The best games with sheep 🐑