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Chaos Cove

Chaos Cove

APE Games · 2024
2–4120 min14+ yrs2.3/5 complexity6.9 BGG#16.590 BGG187Co-op
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A resounding bell tolls, signaling the epic battle that awaits. Ever vigilant, you assemble your team, scour your stockpiles for supplies, and arm yourselves to confront the ruthless hordes of barbarian and pirate invaders.

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A resounding bell tolls, signaling the epic battle that awaits. Ever vigilant, you assemble your team, scour your stockpiles for supplies, and arm yourselves to confront the ruthless hordes of barbarian and pirate invaders. Engage in competition with fellow players to etch your name into the annals of town legend. However, cooperation could be crucial to keep Chaos Cove from the brink of oblivion. And once victory is achieved, revel in triumph by tapping into barrels of the finest rum, throwing a legendary party the world will talk about for ages!

Experience Martin Wallace at his best with this highly interactive worker placement game. Command the unique abilities of each of Chaos Cove's 16 valiant heroes, harnessing their talents, capitalizing on location perks, and amassing the essential resources to combat increasingly formidable invaders. Accumulate victory points by triumphing in both land and sea battles, erecting mighty forts, deploying rugged ships, and hosting epic rum-soaked celebrations. Marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of the 16 charming hero meeples, each brought to life by the unparalleled artistry of Mr. Cuddington.

But here's the twist that sets this game apart: every hero in Chaos Cove is distinctive with their own special ability. With 16 unique heroes to choose from, every player has the chance to step into the shoes of each hero during the game, making each playthrough an exciting and unique adventure. And don’t forget the locations, each one offering a different strategic advantage. The dynamic interplay of hero placement and location choice leads to extraordinary interactions that position you for victory over the relentless pirates and marauding barbarians.

Should the town of Chaos Cove withstand four harrowing rounds without succumbing to the invaders, a protector of Chaos Cove shall rise. Do you possess the mettle and strategy required to be the protector of Chaos Cove? Outwit your foes as you embark on an unforgettable journey to become the stuff of legends in the beloved town of Chaos Cove!

—description from the publisher

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity2.3 / 5
BGG rating6.9 / 10
Vibe
Co-op
Play time
120 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
14+ yrs
BGG rank
#16.590

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Chaos Cove is a fantasy game, for 2–4 players, taking ~120 minutes, featuring chaining. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Chaos Cove — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Chaos Cove support?
Chaos Cove is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Chaos Cove take?
A game of Chaos Cove takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Chaos Cove for?
Chaos Cove is recommended from age 14.
Q7How complex is Chaos Cove?
Chaos Cove has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.3 out of 5.
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