If you enjoy Christmas-themed games with solid worker placement and set collection mechanics, 'Santa's Workshop' is a sure bet! It's a reimplementation that nails the theme and offers options for different player levels.
- Engaging Christmas theme
- Accessible and fun mechanics
- Modes for family and advanced
- Replayability with reindeer and training
- Competition can be fierce
- Focus on gift production
About the game
What you do in a play session
This edition offers two ways to play: a standard mode, perfect for the whole family to enjoy together, and an advanced mode that adds an extra kick for players aged 10 and up. The game unfolds over nine rounds, where you'll use worker placement mechanics to send your elves to tasks like collecting wood, metal, or fabric, assembling gifts, and even training your elves to gain permanent abilities.
An interesting twist is the option to use plastic as an alternative material for some gifts. This can speed up production but costs 'Christmas Cookie' points. And don't forget the reindeer! Each one offers a unique bonus, and letting them wait can yield extra points. Will your team be the one chosen to relax with good ol' Santa on a tropical beach?
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Rules videos
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In English
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Santas’s Workshop 2nd Edition: How to Set Up & Play Standard Rules
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Santa's Workshop 2nd Edition: How to Play Advanced Rules
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Santa's Workshop - Play Through & Review
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Santa's Workshop (Second Edition)
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Santa's Workshop (Second Edition, Advanced side)
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The Purge: # 5250 Santa's Workshop (Second Edition): Learn How to Play
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Board Game Overview - Santa's Workshop
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