Bottlecap Vikings

You're powerful VIKINGS, though incredibly tiny. As you navigate your ship around a bottlecap, you'll loot gold and wood to upgrade your city, unlocking new abilities and earning victory points. Along the way, you might get injured, but sometimes it's wise to press on because the Valkyries don't claim the dead right away. Bottlecap Vikings is a highly replayable small rondel game. The rondel spaces aren't fixed; they're randomized at the start of each game. Moreover, they're double - sided, so you'll likely never play on the same setup twice. There are two victory conditions, and each player has a mini 'tech - tree' in their city with multiple viable paths. The city cards are also double - sided, with one side being the same for all players and the other unique. The key gameplay element is the push - your - luck damage system, which makes you evaluate spaces differently based on your and others' damage levels.

How to play: First, randomize the double - sided rondel spaces at the start of the game. Then, as a Viking, sail your ship around the bottlecap. Try to loot gold and wood to improve your city and gain victory points. There are two victory conditions, so decide which one to aim for. Use the 'tech - tree' in your city to unlock new abilities. Remember, the city cards have two sides, one common and one unique. Pay attention to the push - your - luck damage system. If you're damaged, it might change which spaces are more valuable. Note: Don't be afraid to take risks, but also be careful not to get too damaged. Since the Valkyries don't claim the dead immediately, you can still push forward even if you're hurt. Maintenance: Keep the game components in a dry place. If the cards get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth.