Saltfjord is a strategic board game by Aporta Games, set in a Norwegian fishing village at the end of the 19th century. Players assume the roles of village leaders aiming to guide their community to prosperity by constructing new buildings, enhancing fishing operations, engaging in trade, and pioneering new technologies. The game utilizes a unique dice-drafting mechanism, inspired by "Santa Maria," but completely redesigned and expanded with new elements.
Box Contents:
- 1 game board
- 4 double-sided player boards
- 24 dice in two colors
- 62 building tiles
- 44 crate tokens
- 12 wooden technology markers
- 8 wooden player markers
- 8 wooden wagon figures
- 4 wooden fishing boat figures
- 12 wooden worker figures
- 48 wooden resource cubes
- 67 fish tokens
- 11 scoring tiles
- 8 ability tiles
- 4 starting tiles
- 4 starting resource tiles
- 4 starting building tiles
- 1 advanced technology tile
- 1 appendix
- 1 rulebook
Why Choose Saltfjord? Saltfjord offers a deep strategic experience where players make meaningful decisions about their village's development. The variable setup, featuring special abilities and end-scoring tiles, ensures high replayability. The combination of dice drafting and building activation presents a unique challenge for strategic board game enthusiasts.
Key Features:
- Strategic Depth: Make crucial decisions regarding the growth and development of your village.
- Unique Dice-Drafting Mechanism: Select dice to activate buildings and gather resources.
- High Replayability: Variable setups and special abilities offer new challenges each game.
Saltfjord is suitable for 1 to 4 players, with an average playtime of 45 to 90 minutes, and recommended for players aged 14 and up.