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Chaos Cove at SPIEL 2023, Essen.
@ SPIEL Essen 2023
Chaos Cove at SPIEL 2023, Essen.
@ SPIEL Essen 2023
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Chaos Cove (2024)

Players
2–4
Best: 4
Playing time
120–120 min
Age
14+
6.77
Average rating
58
Ratings
2.25/5
Weight
#16766
BGG rank
Outside top 5,000
Designer:Martin Wallace
Artist:Joe Shawcross, David Forest, Lina Cossette
Publisher:APE Games +1 more
Average rating, ratings count, weight and rank are sourced from BoardGameGeek (BGG).
Game DNA
  • This game: Strategy 7, Luck 4, Interaction 5, Complexity 4.5, Theme 6
Strategy7.0
Luck4.0
Interaction5.0
Complexity4.5
Theme6.0

This game's strategy, luck, interaction, complexity and theme.

FantasyPiratesWorker PlacementSemi-Cooperative GameChainingMulti-Use Cards

Overview

A resounding bell tolls, signaling the epic battle that awaits. Ever vigilant, you assemble your team, scour your stockpiles for supplies, and arm yourselves to confront the ruthless hordes of barbarian and pirate invaders. Engage in competition with fellow players to etch your name into the annals of town legend. However, cooperation could be crucial to keep Chaos Cove from the brink of oblivion. And once victory is achieved, revel in triumph by tapping into barrels of the finest rum, throwing a legendary party the world will talk about for ages!

Experience Martin Wallace at his best with this highly interactive worker placement game. Command the unique abilities of each of Chaos Cove's 16 valiant heroes, harnessing their talents, capitalizing on location perks, and amassing the essential resources to combat increasingly formidable invaders. Accumulate victory points by triumphing in both land and sea battles, erecting mighty forts, deploying rugged ships, and hosting epic rum-soaked celebrations. Marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of the 16 charming hero meeples, each brought to life by the unparalleled artistry of Mr. Cuddington.

But here's the twist that sets this game apart: every hero in Chaos Cove is distinctive with their own special ability. With 16 unique heroes to choose from, every player has the chance to step into the shoes of each hero during the game, making each playthrough an exciting and unique adventure. And don’t forget the locations, each one offering a different strategic advantage. The dynamic interplay of hero placement and location choice leads to extraordinary interactions that position you for victory over the relentless pirates and marauding barbarians.

Should the town of Chaos Cove withstand four harrowing rounds without succumbing to the invaders, a protector of Chaos Cove shall rise. Do you possess the mettle and strategy required to be the protector of Chaos Cove? Outwit your foes as you embark on an unforgettable journey to become the stuff of legends in the beloved town of Chaos Cove!

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