Quick answer
The Shipwrights: Legends promo adds 6 optional cards and a rules card to enhance Shipwrights of the North Sea: Redux with new abilities and strategic choices.
What the promo includes and why it matters
The promo set contains 6 promo cards (54 x 86mm) and 1 rules card. These cards introduce new legendary shipwrights that can replace or supplement the base game's shipwrights, offering fresh strategies without altering core mechanics. However, because the set is optional, you should decide before each game whether to include it, as it can shift balance slightly toward players who draw powerful legends early.
How to add Shipwrights: Legends to your game
- 1. Check compatibility: Ensure you own Shipwrights of the North Sea: Redux. The promo is designed only for this version, not the original Shipwrights of the North Sea. Using the promo with the wrong game may cause rule conflicts.
- 2. Shuffle the promo cards into the shipwright deck: Take the 6 promo cards and shuffle them together with the base game's shipwright cards. Do not separate them; treat the combined deck as one draw pile. You can also choose to deal a fixed number of promo cards to each player instead of shuffling them in, but this reduces randomness.
- 3. Read the rules card aloud: Before the first game with the promo, review the rules card with all players. It may introduce new actions or modify existing ones. Keep the card visible for reference. Skipping this step can lead to confusion about special abilities mid-game.
- 4. Play as normal, but watch for legendary effects: Continue with standard Shipwrights of the North Sea: Redux rules. When a promo card is drawn, apply its ability as described on the card and the rules card. Some legends may offer one-time bonuses or ongoing effects. If a promo card's text contradicts the base rules, the promo card takes precedence.
- 5. Decide on inclusion per session: Because the promo is optional, agree with your group before each game whether to include it. Some players may prefer the base game's balance; others may enjoy the extra variety. Leaving the promo in permanently can make the game feel less consistent if you play with the same group often.
Product facts
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Shipwrights: Legends: This product is a promotional card set which can optionally be used with the game Shipwrights of the North Sea: Redux. Includes 6 Promo Cards (54 x 86mm) and 1 Rules Card (54 x 86mm). The promo cards are designed as an add‑on, so you can mix them into the base game without needing additional components; the rules card explains any new abilities or setup changes.
Shipwrights: Legends
