Thorgal: The Board Game

Portal Games, Pegasus Spiele, Pixie Games · Board game · 2024
1–4 · best 2 Solo 90–120 min Weight 3.2/5
8.8 rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
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8.8 rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Enjoy a cooperative adventure with an engaging story and a strategic twist? Thorgal is for you! Dive into this universe with mechanics that make you think.

Highlights
  • Immersive and engaging narrative
  • Unique action selection mechanic
  • Characters with variable powers
  • High scenario replayability
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Scenarios not campaign-linked
  • Can be long for some
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About the game
Prepare to embark on an epic saga with Thorgal: The Board Game! This cooperative title puts you in the shoes of iconic characters like Thorgal himself, his wife Aaricia, young Jolan, and the fierce Kriss. Together, you'll face a series of standalone adventures, each promising 90 to 120 minutes of pure immersion. Forget campaigns with legacy elements; here, each scenario is a separate story, ready to be unraveled by different groups or revisited whenever the mood strikes. The game features an incredible map book, where each adventure unfolds on a unique map, filled with objectives, secrets, side quests, and captivating characters. The choice is yours: explore together or split up to cover more ground. As the journey progresses, your heroes gain experience, hone their skills, and craft essential items for survival. A detailed storybook narrates encounters, with randomized elements ensuring replayability and surprises every time. Decisions made and character morality directly influence the unfolding events. Furthermore, Thorgal introduces an innovative action selection mechanism: the power of an action can vary depending on previous actions, requiring strategic planning and careful sequencing. It's an adventure that blends rich narrative, exploration, and tactical decisions, all wrapped in the fascinating universe of Thorgal.
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Publisher Portal Games, Pegasus Spiele, Pixie Games
Designer Jan Maurycy Święcicki, Joanna Kijanka, Rafał Szyma
Artist Frédéric Vignaux, Grzegorz Rosiński, Maciej Simiński
Frequently Asked Questions
How many scenarios does the game have, and do they form a campaign?
The game features 10 standalone scenarios that are not connected into a continuous campaign and have no legacy elements. Each can be played separately.
How long does a game session take?
Each scenario is estimated to last between 90 and 120 minutes, so be prepared for a longer immersion.
Is the game good for playing solo?
Yes! Thorgal: The Board Game is designed for solo play, allowing you to enjoy the adventure even when playing alone.
Do I need to be able to read French or English to play?
Yes, the game has a high language dependency, with a storybook and text on cards that need to be understood for the full experience.
Are the characters all the same, or do they have differences?
Each character (Thorgal, Aaricia, Jolan, Kriss) has unique powers and abilities, adding variety and strategy to the games.
How does the action selection mechanic work?
It's an interesting mechanism where the action chosen by one player affects the strength of the same action for other players, requiring tactical planning to optimize the turn.
What are the side quests?
These are optional objectives players can pursue during a scenario to gain extra benefits, deepen the story, or gain advantages in the game.