Great Western Trail: New Zealand

Embark on a unique and exciting journey to the picturesque landscapes of early 20th Century New Zealand with “Great Western Trail: New Zealand.” This captivating board game invites 1 to 4 players, aged 12 and up, to step into the shoes of runholders, tasked with the challenge of managing sheep farms, navigating sea routes, and competing to become the most prosperous farmer in the land. With an estimated playtime of 75 to 150 minutes, each game session promises a rich and immersive experience.

What’s New in Great Western Trail: New Zealand?

• Customized Gameplay: Start each game uniquely by unlocking a disc of your choice, paving the way for diverse strategies.
• Introducing Sheep Shearers: A fourth worker type adds depth to your farm management.
• Dual Delivery System: Master the art of wool delivery alongside traditional sheep trading.
• Dynamic Bonus Cards: With various sets available each game, strategize to maximize your farm’s efficiency.
• Pathfinder Track: Advance on this track to unlock a variety of game-changing bonuses.
• Evolving Game Board: Experience the thrill as half of the neutral buildings change mid-game.
• Streamlined Market: Efficiently

manage your job market and upkeep while delivering sheep, making every decision crucial.

• Sea Routes Board: Navigate a new water map, choosing your path carefully to unlock valuable bonuses with your ship.
• Expanded Deckbuilding: Dive into a deeper card pool with various new options, enhancing your strategy with every play.
• A Faithful Companion: Enhance your farming adventure with the help of a trusty sheepdog.
• Solo Mode Challenge: Test your skills against Sarah, the AI opponent, in a solo mode designed to push your strategic limits.

Components of Great Western Trail: New Zealand:

The base game is a treasure trove of components, including a game board, sea routes board, runholders, hats, ships, player boards, worker tiles, hazard tiles, bonus tiles, player discs, storehouses, coins, various markers, a bonus tiles market token, exchange tokens, and an array of cards including sheep cards, objective cards, deck-building cards, and bonus cards. The game also features additional cards tiles, bonus cards tiles, harbourmaster tiles, building tiles, a building overview tile, a scoring pad, and a comprehensive rulebook and appendix.

For solo enthusiasts, the game includes Sarah’s cards, a specialization tile, Sarah’s board, Sarah’s sheep market tile, and a dedicated solo mode rulebook.

Experience the Unique Charm of New Zealand Farming:

“Great Western Trail:

New Zealand” offers a refreshing twist on the beloved game mechanics of the original Great Western Trail. Players will find themselves immersed in the strategic nuances of farm management and sheep herding, combined with the innovative addition of sea route navigation. Whether competing against friends or challenging yourself in solo mode, this game delivers a diverse and enriching experience that captures the essence of New Zealand’s pastoral beauty.

Perfect for fans of strategy games and those with a love for agricultural and economic simulations, this game stands out with its unique theme, engaging gameplay, and high replay value.

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure in ‘Great Western Trail: New Zealand,’ where strategy, careful planning, and a bit of sheepdog companionship will lead you to victory.