Objective:

• To earn the most victory points by raiding, gathering resources, and building your Viking crew.
  

Setup:

1. Players: 2-4 players.

2. Game Board:

   • Place the main game board in the center. The board features various locations for raiding, exploring, and trading.

   • Shuffle and place the Raid tiles and Exploration tiles face down on their respective areas on the board.

3. Player Setup:

   • Each player chooses a Viking faction and takes the corresponding Player Board, Viking Meeples, and Starting Resources.

   • Players receive a set of Action Tokens and a Ship token.

4. Viking Crew:

   • Shuffle the Viking Crew Cards and deal a set number to each player. Players start with a hand of these cards, which provide special abilities and actions.

5. First Player:

   • Determine the first player using your preferred method.
     

Gameplay:

The game is played over a series of rounds, with each round consisting of the following phases:

1. Phase 1: Action Phase:

   • Each player takes turns performing actions in the following order:

     • Move: Move your Viking ship to a new location on the board. Locations include coastal areas, villages, and raiding targets.

     • Raid: If you are in a raiding location, you can attempt a raid by using your Viking crew and resources. Roll dice to determine the success of the raid and collect rewards if successful.

     • Explore: If you are in an exploration location, you can draw Exploration tiles to gain resources, discover new locations, or face challenges.

     • Trade: Trade resources with other players or with the market. Trading can help you acquire the resources needed for raiding or building.

2. Phase 2: Viking Crew Actions:

   • Players can use their Viking Crew Cards to perform special actions or gain bonuses. Each crew member has unique abilities that can be activated during this phase.

3. Phase 3: Resource Management:

   • Players manage their resources and may choose to spend them to build structures, upgrade their ship, or recruit additional crew members.

4. Phase 4: End of Round:

   • At the end of each round, refresh any used resources, draw new Raid or Exploration tiles as needed, and prepare for the next round.
     

Scoring:

• Raids: Earn victory points based on the success of your raids and the amount of loot collected.

• Exploration: Gain points for discovering new locations and uncovering valuable resources.

• Building and Upgrading: Points are awarded for building structures, upgrading your ship, and expanding your Viking crew.
  

Winning:

• The game ends after a predetermined number of rounds or when specific conditions are met (e.g., all raid tiles are used).

• The player with the highest total victory points, combining points from raids, exploration, and other achievements, wins the game.
  

Strategy:

• Strategic Raiding: Plan your raids carefully to maximize rewards and minimize risks.

• Crew Management: Utilize the unique abilities of your Viking crew to gain advantages in raids and exploration.

• Resource Planning: Manage your resources effectively to support your raiding and building strategies.