2026

Iron Quest: The First Ember

1–4 players 20–30 min Ages 14+ 2.0/5 complexity 0.0/10 rating

About this game

Iron Quest: The First Ember is a Viking adventure roll-and-write game for 1-4 player. To expand the kingdom's reach and secure its legacy, the King has commanded his bravest captains to sail into the North Sea. In Iron Quest: The First Ember, players take on the role of a Viking captain, navigating these uncharted waters to settle new lands and protect your people from the shadows of the north. In Iron Quest: The First Ember, players compete to become the most glorious Captain by fulfilling the King’s Orders and earning the most Glory Points (GP). Over 15 rounds, players will recruit Crew, establish Settlements, defeat Raiders and light the Ancient Beacons. At the end of the game, the player with the most Glory Points wins the game. Will you be crowned a Sea King or lost in the deep? —description from the publisher

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Worker Placement with Dice Workers Hexagon Grid Resource to Move Solo / Solitaire Game Dice Rolling Print & Play Animals Exploration Territory Building Dice Medieval Puzzle Vikings

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