- rank: 1,272
- rating: 7.6
- published: 2022
- designer: Adrian Dinu
Print Status
- in print
Why It's On The List
- I know it's a "port" of a well-established computer game - but from my perspective Northgard combines "dudes on a map", area control, and deck-building into a really sweet mix.
Tips & Tricks:
- Exploration can be your friend - you can occasionally explore your way out of a bad tactical situation.
- Gamers should feel comfortable adding the Leaders module to the game from the get-go... it's got a couple of twists but the asymmetric start is worth it.
- Don't add the monsters or alternate lands into your first game - they are both great modules but there's more than enough going on without throwing them in the mix as well.
Extras
- There is an expansion on the way - Northgard: Uncharted Horizons.
- I had the opportunity to be involved in some of the early playtests for the solo design that is coming with the expansion later this year. I'm looking forward to seeing/owning the finished product.
- I wrote a pretty extensive preview of the game when it first came to Kickstarter back in 2020... which includes an excellent (and appropriate) video from The Muppet Show.
- This is the second new-to-the-top-100 game on the countdown.
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