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Nov 8, 2023·Interview·09:44·48·Watch on YouTube

Chaos Cove chat with Steve O'Rourke and Liz Davidson

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Watch “Chaos Cove chat with Steve O'Rourke and Liz Davidson,” a board game interview for Chaos Cove from Board Game Gumbo (Board Game Gumbo) on BoardGameVideo.

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BJ and Steve chat with Liz Davidson (Beyond Solitaire on YouTube and podcasts) about recent plays of CHAOS COVE, the brand new Martin Wallace game on Gamefound from APE Games and HUTCHU Games. If you like worker placement games but want a strong thematic setting and some interesting player interaction, this semi-co-op game all about pirates fending off their treasure from Pi-rats and Bar-Bear-ians is for you! The Gamefound project can be found here: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/apegamer/chaos-cove Liz Davidson's Beyond Solitaire channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeyondSolitaire Laissez les bon temps rouler! Get your Board Game Gumbo merch here: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/gumbo-merch/ Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH! twitch.tv/boardgamegumbo @boardgamegumbo on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, and Instagram www.boardgamegumbo.com ← our written reviews, news, and convention recap

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Chaos Cove

Chaos Cove

2024·Martin Wallace

Videos
14
Creators
10

Mainly reviews. Chaos Cove is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 8 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, 2 unboxings, and 2 other videos.

2 - 4 players
120 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting

About Chaos Cove, from BoardGameGeek:

A resounding bell tolls, signaling the epic battle that awaits. Ever vigilant, you assemble your team, scour your stockpiles for supplies, and arm yourselves to confront the ruthless hordes of barbarian and pirate invaders. Engage in competition with fellow players to etch your name into the annals of town legend. However, cooperation could be crucial to keep Chaos Cove from the brink of oblivion. And once victory is achieved, revel in triumph by tapping into barrels of the finest rum, throwing a legendary party the world will talk about for ages! Experience Martin Wallace at his best with this highly interactive worker placement game. Command the unique abilities of each of Chaos Cove's 16 valiant heroes, harnessing their talents, capitalizing on location perks, and amassing the essential resources to combat increasingly formidable invaders. Accumulate victory points by triumphing in both land and sea battles, erecting mighty forts, deploying rugged ships, and hosting epic rum-soaked celebrations. Marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of the 16 charming hero meeples, each brought to life by the unparalleled artistry of Mr. Cuddington. But here's the twist that sets this game apart: every hero in Chaos Cove is distinctive with their own special ability. With 16 unique heroes to choose from, every player has the chance to step into the shoes of each hero during the game, making each playthrough an exciting and unique adventure. And don't forget the locations, each one offering a different strategic advantage. The dynamic interplay of hero placement and location choice leads to extraordinary interactions that position you for victory over the relentless pirates and marauding barbarians. Should the town of Chaos Cove withstand four harrowing rounds without succumbing to the invaders, a protector of Chaos Cove shall rise. Do you possess the mettle and strategy required to be the protector of Chaos Cove? Outwit your foes as you embark on an unforgettable journey to become the stuff of legends in the beloved town of Chaos Cove! -description from the publisher

Designer

Martin Wallace

Artists

Lina Cossette, David Forest, Joe Shawcross

Publisher

APE Games

Categories

FantasyPirates

Mechanics

Hand ManagementSemi-Cooperative Game
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