2022S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
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1 - 4 players60 - 90 minHeavy weight

2014Shem Phillips
Mainly reviews and how-to-play. Shipwrights of the North Sea is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 9 reviews, 6 how-to-play guides, 4 recorded sessions, 4 unboxings, and 1 other video.
From BoardGameGeek
Shipwrights of the North Sea is set in the early years of the Viking Age, circa 900 AD. As Viking shipwrights, players compete to build the greatest fleet on the North Sea. Players must collect oak, wool and iron, as well as getting other craftsmen on board to help. Gold is a precious commodity, and must be spent wisely. As you would expect, the township is filled with an array of characters, bad and worse. Better hope they're on your side! Aim of the GameThe aim of Shipwrights of the North Sea is to be the player with the most Victory Points at the game's end. Points are gained by constructing various Ships and Buildings. The game ends after the round where 1 or more players constructs their 4th ship. Gameplay OverviewThe game is played over a series of days (rounds). Each day follows the same pattern: Morning Phase - Planning (Each player receives 3 cards) Afternoon Phase - Working (Players take actions and play or discard their 3 cards) Evening Phase - Resting (Players receive Gold and Workers for the next day) Printed Components128 Cards - Featuring 46 unique and stunning illustrations 5 Beautifully Illustrated Player Boards 5 Player Reference Boards 1 Illustrated Rulebook 1 Pioneer Token 5 VP Markers Wooden Components5 Gold Ships 25 Oak 25 Wool 25 Iron 50 Workers
Shipwrights of the North Sea has 24 videos from 18 creators: 9 reviews, 6 how-to-play guides, 4 playthroughs, 4 unboxings and 1 other video. They date from 2014 to February 2024.
To learn the rules, start with "How To Play - SHIPWRIGHTS OF THE NORTH SEA" by Prague Golf & Games, which runs 15 min. For a quicker teach, "Shipwrights of the north sea - Componenti e setup" by Il Meeple Con La Camicia runs 6 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Shipwrights of the North Sea Review - with Sam Healey" by The Dice Tower. 9 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Boardgame Night ; We play Shipwrights" by Gaming Knights, one of 4 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Wayfarers of the South Tigris, Legacy of Yu, Viscounts of the West Kingdom and Architects of the West Kingdom, also by Shem Phillips.
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2022S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
1 - 4 players60 - 90 minHeavy weight
2023Shem Phillips
1 players60 minMedium weight
2020S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
1 - 4 players60 - 90 minHeavy weight
2018S J Macdonald, Shem Phillips
1 - 5 players60 - 80 minMedium weight
From BoardGameGeek:
Shipwrights of the North Sea is set in the early years of the Viking Age, circa 900 AD. As Viking shipwrights, players compete to build the greatest fleet on the North Sea. Players must collect oak, wool and iron, as well as getting other craftsmen on board to help. Gold is a precious commodity, and must be spent wisely. As you would expect, the township is filled with an array of characters, bad and worse. Better hope they're on your side! Aim of the GameThe aim of Shipwrights of the North Sea is to be the player with the most Victory Points at the game's end. Points are gained by constructing various Ships and Buildings. The game ends after the round where 1 or more players constructs their 4th ship. Gameplay OverviewThe game is played over a series of days (rounds). Each day follows the same pattern: Morning Phase - Planning (Each player receives 3 cards) Afternoon Phase - Working (Players take actions and play or discard their 3 cards) Evening Phase - Resting (Players receive Gold and Workers for the next day) Printed Components128 Cards - Featuring 46 unique and stunning illustrations 5 Beautifully Illustrated Player Boards 5 Player Reference Boards 1 Illustrated Rulebook 1 Pioneer Token 5 VP Markers Wooden Components5 Gold Ships 25 Oak 25 Wool 25 Iron 50 Workers
Designer
Shem Phillips
Artist
Mihajlo Dimitrievski
Publisher
Garphill Games
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