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The Oracle of Delphi: Seafarer Expansion

Frosted Games, Hall Games · Board game · 2016
2–4 70–100 min Weight 2.5/5
7.9 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating BGG
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7.9 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating BGG
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FOR GENRE FANS

Enjoyed The Oracle of Delphi and want a little extra spice? This promo adds ships and abilities that give an extra boost without overcomplicating things.

Highlights
  • New ships and abilities
  • Increased cargo capacity
  • More tactical options
  • Easy to integrate
Keep in mind
  • Advent calendar promo
  • Requires base game
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Hey folks! If you're a fan of The Oracle of Delphi and looking to upgrade your fleet, this 2016 Advent Calendar expansion is for you! It adds two new ship tiles to the game, which can even replace the original wooden ships. Setup is simple: just mix the new tiles with the old ones before starting. One of the coolest new features is that on each of your turns, you can turn an Oracle die to any color you choose. After using it, this die stays on the ship tile instead of the center, marking its use. This special function can't be combined with Oracle cards, got it? Another perk is that your storage capacity increases to 3, and you start the game by taking an offering of your choice from any island to store. This expansion brings an extra layer of strategy and management without overcomplicating the base game. It's a nice addition for those who already master the game and want a bit more variety and tactical options. Perfect for players looking to optimize every move and maximize resources in pursuit of divine victory!

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 OK
3 OK
4 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Modular Board Pick-up and Deliver

Categories

Ancient Expansion for Base-game

Families

Promotional: Brettspiel Adventskalender
Publisher Frosted Games, Hall Games
Designer Stefan Feld
Artist Dennis Lohausen

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Does this expansion work on its own, or do I need the base game The Oracle of Delphi?
You definitely need the base game The Oracle of Delphi to play. It adds components and rules that expand the main game.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 4 players.
Does it significantly increase the game's complexity?
No, the complexity remains similar. The new rules are easy to grasp and integrate well with the base game, offering more tactical choices.
What new components come with this expansion?
It includes two new ship tiles and some cardboard tokens that can be used instead of the base game's wooden ships.
What is the average playtime with this expansion?
The playtime remains in the 70 to 100-minute range, similar to the base game.
Is this expansion hard to find?
As it was part of the 2016 Advent Calendar, it might be a bit harder to find in regular stores. It's usually found on the secondary market or among collectors.
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