Nouvelles ContRées
Olibrius Editions, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Rebel Sp. z o.o. · Board game · 2021
2–6 · best 3, 4
60 min
Weight 2.1/5
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love books and are looking for a super original cooperative experience, Nouvelles ContRées is a fantastic choice! It transforms reading into a fun and interactive game, where creativity and the ability to associate ideas are key to success. It's perfect for a group of friends who enjoy a more relaxed vibe, with lots of conversation and laughter, exploring the magic of words in a completely new way.
Highlights
- Unique cooperative experience
- Integrates with real books
- Stimulates creativity
- Fun group interaction
- Easy to learn
Keep in mind
- Depends on your library
- Can be subjective
- Requires a good reader
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Ever imagined diving headfirst into a book, exploring its literary landscapes and being surprised by incredible sentences? Nouvelles ContRées is a cooperative game that invites you on this dreamlike journey, transforming you and your friends into true novel explorers. The goal is to navigate through a jungle of words, uncovering the 'Hidden Meaning' of a chosen book from your own bookshelf!
At the start, players set up their 'Camp' somewhere in the book. The objective is to advance to a 'Lost City' bookmark and ultimately uncover the final secret. Each turn, one player takes on the role of 'Pagefinder' (the reader), choosing a page and reading the first six lines from a book with at least 60 pages. The other players, the 'Group', must guess which of four Dixit-like illustrated bookmarks the Pagefinder associated with the excerpt.
If the Group guesses correctly, everyone advances the Camp in the book, progressing on their journey. Additionally, each player can try to accomplish individual missions, such as 'I guess the text contains 5 words with an X' or 'I guess it contains 3 words related to nature'. Success in these missions is crucial for victory. The game ends in defeat if you run out of letter tokens (which are lost upon mission failure), but victory is shared by all when the exploration of the Lost City is successfully completed and the Hidden Meaning is revealed. Get ready for a unique and collaborative literary experience!
At the start, players set up their 'Camp' somewhere in the book. The objective is to advance to a 'Lost City' bookmark and ultimately uncover the final secret. Each turn, one player takes on the role of 'Pagefinder' (the reader), choosing a page and reading the first six lines from a book with at least 60 pages. The other players, the 'Group', must guess which of four Dixit-like illustrated bookmarks the Pagefinder associated with the excerpt.
If the Group guesses correctly, everyone advances the Camp in the book, progressing on their journey. Additionally, each player can try to accomplish individual missions, such as 'I guess the text contains 5 words with an X' or 'I guess it contains 3 words related to nature'. Success in these missions is crucial for victory. The game ends in defeat if you run out of letter tokens (which are lost upon mission failure), but victory is shared by all when the exploration of the Lost City is successfully completed and the Hidden Meaning is revealed. Get ready for a unique and collaborative literary experience!
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Olibrius Editions, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
Designer
Germain Winzenschtark
Artist
Jeanne Landart
Community
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164wishlist
3want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the main objective of Nouvelles ContRées?
The objective is to cooperate to explore a real book, advancing the 'Camp' to the 'Lost City' and ultimately uncovering the 'Hidden Meaning' of the narrative, before running out of letter tokens.
Do I need a specific book to play?
No! You can use any book from your own library that has at least 60 pages. The fun is precisely in adapting the game to your favorite books!
How many players can participate and what is the average duration?
Nouvelles ContRées is for 2 to 6 players, and a game usually lasts about 60 minutes. It's ideal for a more relaxed gaming session.
Is it a complex game to learn?
Not at all! It has a low complexity rating (2.0769/5 on BGG), which means the rules are quite easy to pick up. Perfect for those who don't want to delve into huge manuals.
Who is this game best suited for?
It's highly recommended for book lovers, groups of friends looking for a light and creative cooperative game, and for those who enjoy storytelling and association games. Great for parties and gatherings!
What happens if the 'Group' doesn't guess the 'Pagefinder's' association correctly?
If the Group doesn't guess the correct bookmark, you don't advance the 'Camp' in the book and may lose letter tokens, which brings you closer to defeat.
Are individual missions mandatory?
Yes, each player can attempt to complete individual missions each round. Success in these missions is important for overall progress and to avoid losing letter tokens.
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