Renegade Game Studios 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle - Raiders of The North Sea - Conquest, 26 x 19 inches, Features Art from The Critically Acclaimed Board Game, Raiders of The North Sea, Age 10 & Up

Pretty fun, slow, not super competitive. It should be priced more at $20/$25. Pieces are nice quality which is likely the reason for the cost but it isn’t comparable to a lot of other games this price.

One my favorite games. It looks a bit daunting at first with the many different pieces, but its quick to pick up. The quality is above average and the metal coins add a substantial feel to the game. Looking forward to trying out the expansions.

Great Game!!! The first time I played it was probably about a 30-40 min. long explanation of the rules and terms of play, though it was rather distracted explanation and I would guess that if you less of a board game novice as my friends and I you would be able to explain it rather quickly. After 1.5 rounds of play or so the game just took off and the rules were barely glanced at after. The second time I played was with someone who had never played before. This time I explained the game in its entirety in about 15, though the player did have some previous knowledge with games of a similar sort. We were able to make it through the game with minimal mistakes and improper actions. The game is super well balanced with many different ways to gain the victory points (the games main scoring value). As you raid there can be a lot of thought an strategy that goes into your decisions. There a few low armor level towns people are that could be great to have in the beginning of the game, but by the end you’d probably want to sacrifice them to a Valkyrie if you get the chance. Both times I’ve played have been pretty relaxed I’d say, but we still had multiple times where a player would sit for 10min. trying to figure whether they should work or raid, or whether they should drop a worker at the Town Hall first or at the Gate House. This game has a very simple design which makes it enjoyable to a wide age range, but if intense strategy and mind melting planning is your cup of tea this game could be for you as well. One thing that I believe the game could use more player verses player involvement. As is there is only a small hint of sabotage that can be passed around. But I’m a big fan of setbacks and backstabbing I’m board games. (It lets you know who your real friends are). I’m primarily of something similar to the Thief in Catan some that sets multiple people back but is not in use all that often. I don’t know for sure. Anyway great game lots of fun would recommend for everyone.

I love this game, it’s intimidating at first with how much there is going on with the board and the rules and such but seriously it’s easy to learn and you only need like 1 practice round to get used to it and then everyone should be golden. Game is super fun and addicting, replayable and fun for everyone

OVERVIEW: Raiders of the North Sea is a worker placement game with a simple rule set, strategic depth, and good variation from game to game. The basic concept of RotNS is that on their turn players will place a worker onto a space on the board, taking the associated action for that space; then pull up a worker from a different space on the board, taking a second action for that space. You may either take actions in town to replenish your supplies and recruit raiders, or you may go out raiding the countryside to plunder resources and gain valor (victory points). AUDIENCE: Among my friends, RotNS has been well received by tabletop hobbyists and casual board gamers alike. This game is very comparable to Stone Age in length, basic mechanics, weight, and especially audience. GAMEPLAY PROS: This game shines in the way the board opens up to new choices as the game goes on. As you raid more powerful settlements, you gain more powerful workers, who will in turn allow you to raid even more powerful settlements. The game is also very well balanced; there are multiple ways to score victory points (or valor points), and though you must almost certainly score points multiple ways to win, those who push on to raid the daunting fortress settlements will usually have an edge if the other players do not keep up. Variation from game to game keeps each session fresh. The way resources are distributed randomly on the board during setup gives each game its own twist, and makes some settlements more desirable than others to raid. Players will acquire raiders from a deck of cards throughout the game, and each raider has unique abilities which heavily impact strategy. There are enough different raiders that the cards each player acquires from game to game will vary. GAMEPLAY CONS: Game sessions can drag on to well beyond the box time if players take too long to make decisions. This will probably be an issue the first couple times you play as everyone figures out the game, but once all players have a thorough knowledge of the rules and a good grasp of the strategy, this isnt as much of an issue, especially because... ...Some reviewers have complained that RotNS does not offer enough choices. It does seem to dictate your actions somewhat at the beginning of the game, but the board opens up very quickly to more choices. You should not expect a buffet of choices at any point in the game, but this is not a problem for three reasons: 1. It keeps the game moving at a fast pace with little down time, 2. Limited options drives up tension and player interaction with multiple players trying to get the same thing, and 3. Though RotNS is a worker placement game, many do not realize just how much the raider abilities (cards) impact the game. Players may recruit raiders for their passive ability, or discard them for an instant benefit. These cards add another layer to the game that is easy to miss at first. But once you realize their impact, deck-digging becomes its own effective strategy, and you may even start to think youre playing a game of Imperial Settlers. It should be said that this just isnt that complicated of a game, and it never claimed to be. Where people seem to get hung up the most is when the two cons Ive listed here affect the same session: I spent two hours playing that? Keep your games moving, and it wont be an issue. Let them drag on, and youll probably get bored. COMPONENTS: These are some great components. The coins are metal, the cards are nicely finished, and there is a bag full of little wooden pieces unique to the game series, (never mind that the Valkyrie skulls look like snowmen heads when you turn them upside down). Best of all the artwork is amazing. Youll find yourself studying the picture on a card before you read the cards text. SUMMARY: Raiders of the North Sea is a solid worker placement game with layers of strategy hidden behind simple gameplay. It can drag on a bit if players are unengaged, but with this artwork and these components you wont be looking anywhere else. The element of cards lifts gameplay from good to great, and the board provides plenty of tension without making you sweat. Those expecting a complicated worker placement game with endless choices will be disappointed, but that is not the game it claims to be. Raiders of the North Sea is good fun for casual gamers and hobbyists alike!

I have played a couple of times, it is easy to learn and my 10 and 9 year old both have the hang of the rules. My only complaint is that it is too bear & pretzel s for my taste.

We REALLY enjoy this game! We first played it at a friends house and loved it so much that we bought our own copy. It’s pretty quick to learn and is super fun. I love how high quality the materials are; actual wooden pieces and my favorite part are the “silver coins” that are actual metal and are very detailed. It makes it even more fun that they seem legit. :)

Fairly easy to learn.Watched a playthrough online, it was very helpful.

SOO fun! I got all the extensions as well and makes a great family game night!! we can stop to take breaks if we need to and its nice to play a game that isnt necessarily against each other.

Probably the best game of the trilogy.