Raiders of the North Sea
2–4 players • 70 min • ages 12+ • 2015
- First published
- 2015
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Playing time
- 70 min
- Age
- 12+
How it plays
Raiders of the North Sea plays 2–4 players, takes about 70 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
Raiders of the North Sea was designed by Shem Phillips and originally published in 2015 by Garphill Games. It emerged as the second entry in the North Sea trilogy, following Shipwrights of the North Sea, and was created to offer a tighter, more strategic worker-placement experience where players gather resources and recruit Viking crews to raid settlements. The game gained significant acclaim for its distinct art style provided by The Mico, whose bold, expressive illustrations brought a vibrant, approachable aesthetic to the often-grim Viking theme.
The title was received warmly by the hobby gaming community, earning a nomination for the Kennerspiel des Jahres in 2017. Its design is noted for the clever 'place a worker, pick up a worker' mechanic, which keeps the flow of the game dynamic and limits the downtime common in traditional worker-placement games. This success helped solidify the reputation of the North Sea series and led to the subsequent development of the West Kingdom series by the same team.
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About Raiders of the North Sea
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How do you play Raiders of the North Sea?
Raiders of the North Sea is a board game for 2–4 players, running about 70 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Raiders of the North Sea for?
Raiders of the North Sea is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Raiders of the North Sea take to play?
A game of Raiders of the North Sea is listed at about 70 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Raiders of the North Sea for?
Raiders of the North Sea lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Has Raiders of the North Sea won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Raiders of the North Sea lists Nederlandse Spellenprijs - best expert game and Gouden Ludo - best family game.
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