Orkney: Die schottischen Inseln^*

Orkney: Die schottischen Inseln is a tile-laying game: sail along the Scottish coast, place island tiles and build farms and castles.

Designed by Mark Sienholz and published by ArsEdition, it plays 2 to 5 people aged 8 and up in about 60 minutes.

What's it about?

Your ship explores the rugged cliffs of the Orkney Islands. As you place new island tiles, the landscape grows. Along the way you gather resources and turn them into buildings.

What you collect and build

• Resources: fabric, stone and wood
• Buildings: farms, villages and mighty castles
• Trade routes: links between your buildings that score valuable points

How it plays

1. Sail your ship along the coast.
2. Place island tiles and collect resources.
3. Build structures and connect them with trade routes.
4. Fish on the side or work toward your secret mission.

Which strategy?

You have to choose. Do you go for a big web of trade routes? Or do you stockpile resources, fish and quietly chase your secret mission? The winner keeps the overview, builds smart and makes the right connections.

Who is it for?

Orkney suits families and casual groups who enjoy a building game with tile placement. The secret mission keeps every turn from being predictable.

Conclusion

An atmospheric family game with a Scottish feel and several paths to victory. If you like placing tiles and building networks, it fits. If you want a quick filler, it does not.