Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.38. Suitable for 5 to 11 players and published in 2022. This is a Kickstarter - exclusive Deluxe Edition pledge for the Feed the Kraken board game by Funtails GmbH. It comes with the core game, 3 Kraken miniatures, 3D Lieutenant and Navigator Badges, a 3D Draw - and Discard Pile, 11 high - quality faction chips, 11 faction bags, a deluxe inlay with a lid, and all unlocked stretch goals. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Feed the Kraken is a thrilling hidden - role deduction game featuring three asymmetric factions. All players are on the same ship but have different navigation goals. Loyal sailors aim to reach the mainland, pirates want to steer the ship to the Bermuda Triangle, and cultists try to summon the Kraken. At the start, you get a secret affiliation marker, either as a loyal sailor, a sneaky pirate, or a fanatic cult leader. Pirates know each other, while others must find teammates during the game. Tools like rum - induced visions, cabin searches, and inquisitions help you uncover others' loyalties. The game's goal is to navigate the ship to your faction's destination. Each turn, the ship sails in one of three directions, decided by the captain, lieutenant, and navigator. After each navigation, the lieutenant and navigator change. Players can discuss the navigation, blame others, and try to take on leadership roles through persuasion or mutiny. This sophisticated social deduction game has a beautiful vintage sailor setting, with matches usually lasting 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. At TheGameSteward, we're happy to back campaigns and bring you this game. A large part of your spending will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. Contact us at The Game Steward for purchase questions or game advice.
How to play: At the start of the game, each player gets a secret affiliation marker. You could be a loyal sailor, a pirate, or a cult leader. The pirates know each other, but others have to find their teammates as the game goes on. Use things like rum - induced visions, cabin searches, and inquisitions to figure out who's on your side. The captain and their chosen lieutenant study sea maps and give orders to the navigator, who makes the final decision on the ship's direction each turn. After each navigation, the lieutenant and navigator step down, and the captain has to pick new ones. You can talk with other players about how the navigation went, who's to blame, and who should lead next. You can also try to convince others to make you the next lieutenant or navigator, or even start a mutiny to become the captain. Things to note: The paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless otherwise stated. Maintenance advice: Keep the game components in a dry and cool place. Make sure to put all the miniatures, chips, and badges back in the deluxe inlay with the lid after each use to avoid losing them.
