Explorers of The North Sea (Kickstarter Special)

Board Game Geek Rating: 6.36. Average Player Rating: 7.40. For 1 to 4 players. Published in 2016. This is the Kickstarter Edition of the North Sea Explorers Board Game. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Set in the late Viking Age, players become ambitious sea - captains, exploring new lands to settle and control. Transport your crew to new islands to capture livestock, build outposts, and achieve goals. Ready your longships! Gameplay: Start with 7 Vikings and a Longboat on a central island. Place tiles and venture out. Take turns clockwise. Place a tile and up to 4 actions like loading/unloading the longship, moving Vikings, etc. Draw a new tile at the end of your turn. The game ends after 48 turns when the Winter Token holder has no tiles. Gain Victory Points from delivered livestock, constructed outposts, and more. The highest scorer wins! At TheGameSteward, we're backing campaigns. A good part of your spending on this game will support new Kickstarter games. Contact us for purchase questions or game advice.

How to play: First, each player gets 7 Vikings and a Longboat on the central island. Then, start placing tiles and exploring new islands. Take turns in a clockwise order. On your turn, place a tile first, and then you can take up to 4 actions such as loading or unloading the longship, moving Vikings, etc. After your actions, draw a new tile. The game ends after 48 turns when the player with the Winter Token has no more tiles. Remember, the paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated. To maintain the game, keep the tiles and pieces in a dry and clean place. If there's any damage, contact The Game Steward for assistance. Have fun exploring the North Sea and competing for victory points!