# The Witcher: Old World – Skellige ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2023 - **BGG Rating**: 8.1 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 90-150 min - **Weight**: 2.33 / 5 - **Designers**: Łukasz Woźniak - **Publishers**: CD Projekt RED, Go On Board, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Conclave Editora, Delta Vision Publishing, GaGa Games, Geekach LLC, Gen-X Games (GenX), Matagot, Pendragon Game Studio, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Yayoi The Dreamer - **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Novel-based, Travel, Video Game Theme - **Mechanics**: Card Play Conflict Resolution, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Dice Rolling, Events, Hand Management, Increase Value of Unchosen Resources, Narrative Choice / Paragraph, Open Drafting, Pick-up and Deliver, Point to Point Movement, Race, Role Playing, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up ## Verdict Perfect for those who love the base game and want to expand the map with new sea adventures and epic monsters.New board expands the mapDagon miniature is impressiveShip travel adds fresh gameplayGreat integration with Monster TrailPartial incompatibility with Wild HuntHeavy reliance on translationRECOMMENDED ## Description Ready your sword and potions, because the world of The Witcher just got bigger! The Skellige expansion takes monster hunters to the islands of the Great Sea, an archipelago filled with warrior clans, cunning traders, and, of course, dangerous creatures just waiting for a distracted witcher. If you already enjoy the base game, this expansion is the perfect upgrade for those craving more exploration and fresh challenges. The main highlight here is the map expansion. You get a new game board that significantly expands travel possibilities, adding brand-new locations and harbor tokens. But don't think getting there is a walk in the park: navigation is handled using ship miniatures, and every sea voyage brings the chance of unexpected encounters through an exclusive deck of Exploration and Event Cards. And if you think you've seen it all, get ready for Dagon. This expansion introduces this ancient monster, bringing a heavyweight challenge for anyone brave enough to face the depths. Beyond the new content, the expansion maintains compatibility with the solo mode and various other additions, such as the Monster Trail and the Legendary Hunt, allowing you to build the ultimate hunting experience. Just a heads-up: due to the focus on the new exploration cards, full integration with the Wild Hunt expansion is limited, although you can still use the map and ship travel normally. With new cards, detailed miniatures, and the dense atmosphere of Skellige, this expansion transforms the witcher's journey into something even more epic. It's your chance to train your skills in remote lands, forge political connections, or simply hunt monsters in places where few dare to go. If you're looking to broaden the horizons of your game and add more layers of narrative and strategy, the islands of Skellige are calling. ## How to Play Game Objective In The Witcher: Old World – Skellige, players take on the role of witchers on a journey through the Skellige archipelago. The goal is to explore islands, face monsters, and complete quests to accumulate victory points. The game ends when a player reaches a specific number of points, depending on the number of participants, and the one with the most points wins. Setup To set up the game, follow the steps below: Add the Skellige Board to the left edge of the main board. Shuffle the Skellige Exploration Cards and place them face down in the indicated spot on the board. Place the Skellige Event Cards face down in numerical order according to their backs. Position the Dagon Miniature next to the board, aligned with the appropriate level of the Dagon Track. Shuffle the Dagon Bonus Cards and place them along with the Dagon Monster Card and the Dagon Trail Tokens next to the board. Place the Port Tokens in the indicated spots on the main board and position the ship miniatures in the corresponding ports. Refer to the manual for details on this section. Game Flow The game is divided into turns, where each player performs actions in specific phases. During their turn, players can move across the board, explore locations, fight monsters, and face maritime challenges. The Dagon Track influences the difficulty of sea voyages, and when Dagon emerges, players can attempt to face him. Refer to the manual for details on this section. Actions and How to Play Players can perform various actions during the game: Movement: Players can move between locations by discarding cards with the corresponding terrain icon. Sea Voyages: To travel to islands, players must discard cards and roll a die to determine if the voyage is safe or perilous. Combat: Players can face monsters using their skills and action cards. Exploration: Upon arriving at a location, players can perform the specific action of that location. Refer to the manual for details on this section. End of Game and Scoring The game ends when a player reaches the required number of victory points, which varies depending on the number of participants. Points are accumulated through monster trophies, completed quests, and other achievements. The player with the most points at the end of the game is declared the winner. Refer to the manual for details on this section. Tips for Winning Keep an eye on the Dagon Track, as it can increase the difficulty of sea voyages. Prioritize collecting powerful action cards to face stronger monsters. Explore the new Skellige locations to gain unique advantages. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game to play? Yes, this is an expansion. You need The Witcher: Old World to use the Skellige content. ### Does it work with solo mode? Yes! The expansion is fully compatible with the standard solo mode, adding new areas and challenges for solo players. ### Can I use it with the Wild Hunt expansion? Partially. Since it focuses heavily on new exploration cards, it doesn't work 100% with Wild Hunt, but you can still use the new map and navigation. ### What's in the box? You get the Dagon miniature, 3 ships, a new board, the monster card, harbor tokens, and 80 cards (exploration and events). ### Does it make the game much more complex? Not drastically. It adds new layers of exploration and travel but keeps the core mechanics of the base game. ### Who is this recommended for? For The Witcher franchise fans and players who felt the original map needed more space and variety. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 55.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6151517&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/41364/the-witcher-old-world-skellige?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com