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Aug 1, 2023·Review·28:56·365·Watch on YouTube

Pilgrim (SpielWorxx) - First Impressions

Homo Ludens

Homo Ludens

Watch “Pilgrim (SpielWorxx) - First Impressions,” a board game review for Pilgrim from Homo Ludens on BoardGameVideo.

Description provided by Homo Ludens on YouTube:

Prepare for a historical journey like no other as we dive into the world of 'Pilgrim,' a brain-bending game that will make you wonder if running a 14th century abbey is your true calling. This time around, I'm joined by the infamous video game streamer, Joe Clyne, as we swap our controllers for meeples and attempt to out-pious each other. In 'Pilgrim,' we're not just chilling in our humble abbeys. Oh no, we're making pilgrim routes, ordaining serfs, being all kinds of charitable, and running our abbey like it's the hippest joint in the 14th century. Trust us, it's more thrilling than it sounds! And did I mention there are '160 sextillion' possible starting setups? Yeah, that's not a number I made up after too many medieval ales. It's for real. Join us as we jump headfirst into this zero randomness, all strategy game and see if we have what it takes to rise through the ranks and become the next cardinal. It's all fun and games until someone gets excommunicated, right? Whether you're a seasoned tabletop veteran, a devout video gamer, or just someone curious about what happens when you combine a historical game theme with two unabashed nerds, you won't want to miss this! So, ready your rosaries, folks, and join us in this holy hot mess of abbeys, acolytes, and annexes! Find out more about the game on BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/318388/pilgrim A review copy was provided by the publisher. Support the show on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/homoludens1871

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Pilgrim

2022·Nick Case

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13
Creators
9

Mainly reviews and how-to-play. Pilgrim is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 4 reviews, 3 how-to-play guides, 1 recorded sessions, 2 unboxings, and 3 other videos.

1 - 4 players
60 - 150 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach

About Pilgrim, from BoardGameGeek:

In Pilgrim, players are abbots and abbesses of their own provincial 14th century abbey, each seeking to: Build the best pilgrim routes to distant sites via strategic shrines Ordain serfs to become acolytes Give alms to the poor Build essential annexes Be the most devout and pious A unique twist on a mancala-movement mechanism distributes a player's acolytes across eight duties and the capital city to determine each turn's action. 18xx-style tile development on the map board builds trade routes for revenue and pilgrim trails for endgame points. Common serfs need to be ordained to ensure that the abbey is adequately serviced and your acolyte numbers will need to be carefully balanced across ever changing duties and vocational tasks. Pilgrim is a game played over 26 rounds with perfect information, zero randomness (once the game starts), and one hundred and sixty sextillion possible starting set-ups. Player interaction is intense and constant. The meek might inherit the earth, but you will need to be made of stronger stuff to become the next cardinal and win the game. -description from the designer

Designer

Nick Case

Artist

Harald Lieske

Publisher

A-Muse-Ment

Categories

MedievalReligious

Mechanics

End Game BonusesAbstract Movement & Capture
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