Renegade Game Studios Raiders of The North Sea

Shem philip has been designing some wonderful games and this one is probably his masterpiece. The place one worker-take that action-pick up one worker- take that action works horribly good. The theme is quite strong. Being a Viking game you first have to prepare for your raids and recruit people into your raiding party. Then go out and rade the lands on the other side of the water, bring back bounty and pay offerings to your chieftain to gain VPs. This is easily my favourite game and it comes out on the table the most. I do tend to like Paladins of the West Kingdom (by the same designer) more but its a fairly heavier game than this one and is not usualy the people's choice on game nights. I would also like to mention that the quality of the components is amazing and the art work is really crisp. It is all wodden tokens with only 2 sheets of punch outs and to my surprise you get METAL COINS in the retail version as well.i repeat METAL COINS in the retail version. Being a viking themed game people do complain about no PvP conflict but then again every player is part of a viking tribe so there really is no need for a personal conflict atleast as far as the theme is concerned. If possible, buy boardgames from Boardgamesindis.com, Boardway India or My Games. These people deal in 100% authentic games only. There are a few sellers out there selling counterfeit games.

This is a really solid Euro style Worker placement game with Beautiful art. The game design facilitates really smooth gameplay with multiple ways to win the game. No direct conflict but has some some indirect ways to steal things from other players. PROS: 1. Solid Worker placement game 2. Amazing Art 3. Metal Coins 4. Beautiful Cover Art CONS: 1. Despite the Viking theme there is no direct PVP combat 2. Not much talking on the board so not suitable for players who like to barter and other diplomatic gameplay