Embark on an exciting journey with GMT Games' Border Reivers, a thrilling strategy game set during the Anglo - Scottish Border Raids from 1513 to 1603. In this game, you step into the shoes of a leader from one of the six major riding families of the border: Grey, Fenwick, Dacre, Maxwell, Kerr, or Hume. Your mission is to boost your clan's wealth and fame across the reigns of Henry and Elizabeth, aiming to become the most renowned Border Reiver in history. Earn victory points through successful battles, gathering large livestock herds, and outshining other players in notoriety across the map regions. This game comes with a rich set of components, including a 22 x 34' Mounted Map for an immersive experience, 136 Main Deck Cards and 60 Mini - Deck Cards for strategic gameplay, 90 Wooden Cubes, 60 Wooden Sheep Meeples, and 42 Wooden Horse Meeples to represent your forces. You'll also get 2 Countersheets, Multi - Player and Solo Rulebooks for different playstyles, a Book of Historical Notes to add depth, 6 Family Sheets (8½'×11'), 6 Reference Charts (8½'×5.5'), a Card Decks Display (8½'×11'), a Victory Point Track (8½'×11'), and 20 six - sided dice.
How to Use: First, set up the game by laying out the 22 x 34' Mounted Map. Shuffle the 136 Main Deck Cards and 60 Mini - Deck Cards. Each player chooses a family sheet and gets the corresponding wooden meeples and cubes. The game can be played in multi - player or solo mode according to the rulebooks. In each turn, players can plan raids, engage in combats, and gather livestock to earn victory points. Try to increase your notoriety by making bold moves. Notes: Be careful when handling the wooden pieces to avoid damage. Read the rulebooks thoroughly before starting to ensure a smooth game. Maintenance: Keep the cards in a dry place to prevent warping. You can use a soft cloth to clean the wooden meeples and cubes if they get dirty. Store all the components in the provided card decks display or a suitable storage box to keep them organized.
