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Game Night Pick
Explorers of the North Sea: Rocks of Ruin
Requires:Explorers of the North Sea
Designed by Shem Phillips
Published by Garphill Games, Pixie Games + 2 more
Expansion
Casual Flow: 15 Min Teach
Crowdfunding: Kickstarter
Series: Medieval Trilogies (Garphill Games)
Players
1-5
Play Time
60-80 min
Complexity
2.2 / 5
Rating
7.9
Year
2018
Community Snapshot
Medium-Light complexity
60–80 min
7.9 on BGG (757)
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Categories
Designed for 1–5 players and playable in 60–80 min, Explorers of the North Sea: Rocks of Ruin delivers a medium-light experience that earned a 6.1 on BGG.
How It Plays
Action Points
You get a limited number of action points each turn and choose how to spend them — prioritizing is everything.
Area Majority / Influence
You're competing to have the most presence in key areas on the board — think of it like a friendly turf war.
Grid Movement
Pieces move on a grid of squares — straightforward movement that still leaves room for deep tactical thinking.
Modular Board
The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.
Pick-up and Deliver
You pick up goods from one location and deliver them to another for rewards — efficient routes mean big payoffs.
Set Collection
You're gathering matching groups of cards or tokens to score points — the more complete your sets, the better you do.
Tile Placement
You lay tiles on the table to build a map, landscape, or pattern — every piece you place changes the board.
Variable Player Powers
Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.
About This Game
In Explorers of the North Sea: Rocks of Ruin, new opportunities await daring captains. Recent storms have left longships torn apart, with their precious cargo scattered across the rocky shores. Meanwhile, rumors of great fortresses in nearby regions are beginning to spread.…
Source: BoardGameGeek