Explorers of the North Sea
Animals · Exploration

Explorers of the North Sea

Explorers of the North Sea is set in the latter years of the Viking Age. As ambitious sea captains, players seek out new lands to settle and control. They will need to transport their crew among the newly discovered isla

1–4 players60 minages 12medium difficulty
About the game

What is Explorers of the North Sea

Explorers of the North Sea is set in the latter years of the Viking Age. As ambitious sea captains, players seek out new lands to settle and control. They will need to transport their crew among the newly discovered islands to capture livestock, construct outposts and fulfill various other goals. So ready the longships, there are new horizons to explore!

Gameplay Overview

Each player starts with 7 Vikings and a Longboat on a shared, central Island. From there players will place tiles and begin to venture out to the newly discovered Islands.

Proceeding clockwise from the starting player, each player takes their turn in full. On their turn, players first place 1 of their 3 tiles, expanding the game board. They can then take up to 4 actions (any number of the following):

Specs

Game details

Players
1–4
Age
+12
Duration
60 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
2016
Mechanics
Action Points · Area Majority / Influence · Grid Movement
Categories
Animals · Exploration · Medieval
Designer
Shem Phillips
Publisher
Garphill Games
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kurtw94
kurtw947.5/10
Good game, fun little exploring but expansion is necessary or else feels to plain.
FAQ

Everything about Explorers of the North Sea

How many players is Explorers of the North Sea for?

Explorers of the North Sea plays with 1–4 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 60 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 12.

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