Mistwind
- Players
- 1-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.1 / 5
- Year
- 2024
About the game
In Mistwind, players lead a trade company across the newly explored Mistwind Islands, training transport whales to ferry cargo and expand trade networks between bustling port cities. Using a clever action-disk system where you must discard one option each round, players gather resources, build outposts, and fulfill delivery contracts to satisfy the demands of neighboring nations. Across just four fast-moving rounds, points come from completed network contracts, cargo deliveries, and regional majority control. Designed by Adrian Adamescu and Daryl Andrews, it's a mid-weight network-building game for 1-5 players.
Hobbli's Notes
Mistwind's forced-discard action-disk system is a clever twist that keeps every round tense: losing access to one of your five options each round means real trade-offs rather than simply doing everything eventually. The whimsical whale-transport theme and tight four-round structure make it a satisfying, focused network builder.
What we like
- Forced action-disk discard creates meaningful trade-offs each round.
- Four tightly-paced rounds keep the game from overstaying its welcome.
- Solid solo mode makes it flexible for one to five players.
- Whimsical whale-transport theme stands out among network builders.
Keep in mind
- Two-hour playtime is a real commitment for a four-round game.
- Complexity rating suggests a learning curve for newer strategy gamers.
- Network-building fans may find the contract system familiar.
Who it's for
Good for strategy gamers ages 12+ who enjoy network-building and pickup-and-deliver games; plays well solo through five players.
