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2016 Ranked #22,822

Skibe

Description from the publisher: In Skibe, players assume the role of a tribal chief in the days of Erik the Red. Erik has ordered the building of ships for the purpose of sending the bravest Vikings to Greenland. The players build longboats, supply them with provisions and equipm...

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Players

3-5

Play time

Not listed

Age

8+

Complexity

1/5

Rating

5.31

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

Group fit

At a glance

ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.4/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 4.1/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.7/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.4/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

Player control 3.0/5

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Skibe has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players frequently need to pay attention to each other's actions. While there is some level of cooperation required, it is not the main focus of the game. Overall, Skibe has a strong interaction score.

Replay value

Skibe has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. The game offers different experiences each time it is played, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, further enhancing the replay value. The game adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort.

Luck profile

Skibe has a moderate level of luck influence. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While there is some room for players to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions, luck still plays a significant role. The game has a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with neither element dominating the outcome.

Overview

Description from the publisher: In Skibe, players assume the role of a tribal chief in the days of Erik the Red. Erik has ordered the building of ships for the purpose of sending the bravest Vikings to Greenland.

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Description from the publisher: In Skibe, players assume the role of a tribal chief in the days of Erik the Red. Erik has ordered the building of ships for the purpose of sending the bravest Vikings to Greenland. The players build longboats, supply them with provisions and equipment, and try to bring as many Vikings of their own tribe as possible on board. Will the ship stand up to inspection by all tribal chiefs? And which tribe will be best represented on the ships in the end?

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Designers

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Arve D. Fühler

Artists

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Christian Fiore

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HUCH!

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