Race to the New Found Land

Board Game Geek Reviews

1. 8 out of 10

   DtTall

   While critiques that it is both too short and too long are reasonably well founded, it is a game that actually plays quickly while incorporating a lot of great Euro dynamics. It is for that time to completion, while staying true to some interesting game mechanics, I give the score I do. Although I admit a extended version may feel more compelling.

2. 7.5 out of 10

   DogfishAD

   Solid euro that plays very briskly and makes you feel like you built up to something. Played once at 2 and can see how it'll be better at 3/4 as it definitely didn't crack the issue of area majority at 2.

3. 7.5 out of 10

   Badger on the move

   I'm generally a fan of HiG's games. But this left me a little disappointed. One of those games where the leader is rewarded and the gap accentuated. Although mitigated by the lowering of the targets on the score track for those players behind. Curious scoring for islands whereby you are likely to score more points for your settlers if the island is left unfinished than if it is finished. Minimal player interaction. Choices felt like much of a muchness. Lead to way too much AP. Polished game, just not a lot of fun. Update after second play. Appreciate now the planning actions in the game. Everything is tight. Asymmetric start, like Marco Polo, made for interesting different challenge. Player interaction is through the timing of actions - governed by your boats speed. Two player (previously 3) and much better for it. Rating increased to 7.5 and now happy to play again.