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Smiths of Winterforge

Smiths of Winterforge

2018·Jennah Grimsey, Dylan Shearer, Aaron Sparke

1 - 5 players
80 - 180 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting

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The forges of the Dwarven city of Winterforge have fired up once more. The royal centenary contract is up for renewal and only one of the legendary guilds can win the favour of the royal family and claim the contract as their own. In Smiths of Winterforge players take control of a guild that has to earn money and reputation to ensure they are chosen for the royal centenary contract. You earn money by: Taking contracts from the guild precinct Buying components from the market place Using components to craft your contract in the forge and earning money Don't have enough money to buy the components you need? get a loan from the bank. Just make sure you pay it back before the end of the game. Need a hand finishing your contract? Head to the Tavern and grab some crew to join your guild. There are many paths to riches and reputation, are you going to take the right one?

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Smiths of Winterforge has 2 videos from 2 creators: 1 review and 1 how-to-play guide. They date from 2022 to August 2023.

To learn the rules, start with "Smiths of Winterforge | How to Play | Solo" by That Board Game Show, which runs 36 min.

For an opinion before you buy, start with "Smiths of Winterforge by Purge Reviews" by Purge Reviews.

If you like it, try Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon, Dinosaur World, Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa or From the Moon, which share several of its mechanics.

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About Smiths of Winterforge

From BoardGameGeek:

The forges of the Dwarven city of Winterforge have fired up once more. The royal centenary contract is up for renewal and only one of the legendary guilds can win the favour of the royal family and claim the contract as their own. In Smiths of Winterforge players take control of a guild that has to earn money and reputation to ensure they are chosen for the royal centenary contract. You earn money by: Taking contracts from the guild precinct Buying components from the market place Using components to craft your contract in the forge and earning money Don't have enough money to buy the components you need? get a loan from the bank. Just make sure you pay it back before the end of the game. Need a hand finishing your contract? Head to the Tavern and grab some crew to join your guild. There are many paths to riches and reputation, are you going to take the right one?

Designers

Jennah Grimsey, Dylan Shearer, Aaron Sparke

Artists

Jamie Noble, Ian O'Toole

Publisher

Rule & Make

Categories

FantasyIndustry / Manufacturing

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