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Board game · medieval, nautical

Raiders of the North Sea

Shem Phillips

2015 · 2⁠–⁠4 players, best with 3 · 60⁠–⁠80 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 2 to 4 players, best with 3.

  • 2 players
  • 3 players: best
  • 4 players

Weight and time

Medium-light: 2.5 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 60–80 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek7.8/1018,031 ratings
  • BGG rank92ndamong all games

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How to play Raiders of the North Sea

Raiders of the North Sea has players place a worker to gather resources or hire crew, then remove a different worker to raid settlements for loot and victory points. It feels like a focused Viking strategy game with shifting options each turn, and suits 2 to 4 players who enjoy worker placement with some dice results and card management; it plays in 60 to 80 minutes and is best with 3 players.

Mechanics

  • Contracts
  • Dice rolling
  • Hand management
  • Worker placement

Credits Raiders of the North Sea

  • DesignShem Phillips
  • ArtMihajlo Dimitrievski
  • PublisherKaissa Chess & Games

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Game details Raiders of the North Sea

Year published
2015
Players
2–4, best with 3
Playing time
60–80 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
2.5 out of 5
Designer
Shem Phillips
Publisher
Kaissa Chess & Games

Frequently asked questions Raiders of the North Sea

How many players is Raiders of the North Sea for?

For 2 to 4 players. It plays best with 3.

How long does a game take?

60 to 80 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 12 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 2–4.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 13, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku