Saltfjord

Saltfjord

Shape Your Village’s Destiny with Saltfjord

The sea has always been your village’s lifeblood. For generations, your people have thrived by harvesting the bountiful oceans. But as the 19th century dawns, the winds of change blow across your remote Norwegian fishing village, bringing both opportunities and challenges. In Saltfjord, it’s up to you to determine the future of your settlement. Will you expand with new buildings, send your boats to the treacherous waters, engage in trade, or pioneer new technologies to ease the burdens of daily life?

Strategic Depth with Dice Drafting

Saltfjord isn’t just about rolling dice—it’s about making meaningful choices. Inspired by the mechanisms from “Santa Maria,” this game introduces a unique dice drafting system that has been completely redesigned and expanded. Over three intense rounds, you’ll draft dice to activate buildings on your player board. Each die isn’t just a roll; it’s a decision that can change the fate of your village. Will you focus on expanding your settlement, or will you activate existing buildings to maximize your resources?

Build, Trade, and Innovate

Every turn in Saltfjord presents a crossroads. Do you construct new buildings that will serve your village for years to come, or do you capitalize on the ones you’ve already built? The choice is yours. With each die, you activate all the buildings in the corresponding row or column, making every placement crucial. As you progress, you can advance along various technology tracks, unlocking special abilities that can turn the tide in your favor. Whether it’s upgrading your fishing boats or developing new trade routes, the technology tracks offer countless strategic options.

Replayability with Endless Possibilities

No two games of Saltfjord are alike. The game’s setup includes variable elements such as special abilities and end scoring tiles that keep every game fresh and exciting. The replayability is further enhanced by the strategic depth offered by the dice drafting and building mechanisms. Every decision you make will ripple through your village, shaping its destiny in ways you might not anticipate.

Conclusion

Saltfjord is more than just a game—it’s a journey into the heart of a Norwegian fishing village on the brink of change. With its compelling blend of dice drafting, strategic building, and variable setup, it offers an engaging and immersive experience that will keep you coming back for more. Are you ready to guide your village into a new era? The choice is yours, but choose wisely—every decision counts in Saltfjord.

Looking for more strategic village-building games like Saltfjord? Check out Villagers, where you’ll draft settlers to grow your town, Village Green for a beautiful competition of creating the best village green, or sail the seas in Knarr and build your own thriving settlement. Each offers unique twists on building and managing your own community!