Saltfjord
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 90 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.0 / 5
- Year
- 2024
About the game
Set in a 19th-century Norwegian fishing village, Saltfjord has players draft dice onto a personal grid board to activate rows and columns of buildings. This provides resources and triggers actions like sending out fishing boats, advancing technology tracks, fulfilling trade orders, or erecting new buildings over three rounds of settlement growth.
Hobbli's Notes
A tight, satisfying dice-drafting engine builder from the Santa Maria designers. The grid-activation puzzle rewards clever building placement, and the variable set-up keeps repeat plays feeling fresh.
What we like
- Clever grid-based dice-drafting engine.
- Variable set-up boosts replayability.
- Solid solo mode.
- Satisfying building-placement puzzle.
Keep in mind
- Only three rounds may feel short for some players.
- Moderate complexity requires a full teach.
- Limited direct player interaction.
Who it's for
Euro strategy gamers who enjoy dice-drafting and engine-building, ages 12 and up, in groups of 1 to 4.
