Forgotten Waters cover
2020BGG rank #358

Forgotten Waters

by Mr. Bistro, J. Arthur Ellis, Isaac Vega · Plaid Hat Games

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Players3–7
Time120–240m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age14+

About the game

What is Forgotten Waters?

Forgotten Waters is a Crossroads Game set in a world of fantastical pirate adventure. In it, players take on the role of pirates sailing together on a ship, attempting to further their own personal stories as well as a common goal. The world of Forgotten Waters is silly and magical, with stories designed to encourage players to explore and laugh in delight as they interact with the world around them. It's a game in which every choice can leave a lasting impact on the story, and players will want turn over every rock just to see what they find. Forgotten Waters features five scenarios and a massive location book that provides players with tons of choices wherever they go. —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingEventsNarrative Choice / ParagraphScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSemi-Cooperative GameStat Check ResolutionStorytellingWorker Placement

On the shelf

Categories

AdventureExplorationFantasyNauticalPiratesTravel

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