
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,796
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Shipwrights of the North Sea: Redux
- 1–5 players
- 60–80 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Raiders of the North Sea: Fields of Fame
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Raiders of the North Sea: Fields of Fame is an expansion for Raiders of the North Sea: Viking Edition released in 2018 for 2–5 players, 60–80 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Shem Phillips and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Worker Placement.
Description from the publisher: In Raiders of the North Sea: Fields of Fame, enemy jarls have joined forces to help defend against the onslaught of raids on their settlements. But despite their threats, there is fame awaiting those who seek to kill or subdue them. Encountering a jarl is sure to bring injury, but now is no time for the faint-hearted. Onwards to the battlefield! In addition to including components for an extra player, Fields of Fame also includes the new township board, enemy jarl tokens and cards, fame, damage, and a variety of new townsfolk.
Raiders of the North Sea: Fields of Fame supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Raiders of the North Sea: Fields of Fame is 60–80 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Raiders of the North Sea: Fields of Fame for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Raiders of the North Sea: Fields of Fame has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Raiders of the North Sea: Fields of Fame belongs to these categories: Medieval, Nautical, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Worker Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Raiders of the North Sea: Fields of Fame are: Shem Phillips. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Raiders of the North Sea: Fields of Fame as an expansion for Raiders of the North Sea: Viking Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Raiders of the North Sea: Viking Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Raiders of the North Sea: Viking Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.