Raiders of the North Sea in IOS

Worker placement strategy!

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Our Expert Score

91/100

Raiders of the North Sea is worker-placement strategy at its most refined. The 'place one, take one' mechanic is a brilliant twist on the genre that keeps every turn feeling impactful. You aren't just taking an action; you're also deciding which action to leave available for your opponents.

The digital adaptation by Dire Wolf Digital is flawless. The Viking-themed art style is vibrant and full of character, and the UI makes managing your crew and resources feel effortless. The campaign mode is a great way to learn the nuances of the game, and the AI provides a stiff challenge for solo players. It perfectly captures the 'Raiding Season' vibe—hiring a crew, outfitting your longboat, and seeking glory in battle. It's a deep, rewarding strategy game that belongs in every board gamer's digital library.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Feb 26 2025

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.4.8Mon Sep 29 2025

General bug fixes and compatibility updates.


“Raiders is mounting a serious challenge as one of the best mobile board games out there.” - Kotaku

“The digital version does a brilliant job of recreating the feel of the board game. Smartly designed, with some wonderful visuals and enthralling entertainment, well worth plundering. (5/5 stars)” - Pocket Tactics

“As it stands, this is one of the best all around apps out there…. A beautiful digital implementation, the game jumps to life on your mobile device.” - Pixelated Cardboard

It's Raiding Season! Plunder your way to Viking adventure in the digital adaptation of the award-winning worker-placement board game!

In Raiders of the North Sea, players assemble a crew and outfit a longboat to raid settlements for gold and fame. Impress your Chieftain in glorious battle and win your place among the legends of the North Sea!

It's Raiding Season!

Assemble a crew and outfit a longboat to raid settlements for gold and fame! Impress your Chieftain in glorious battle and win your place among the legends of the North Sea in this digital adaptation of the award-winning board game!

The Official Digital Adaptation of the Award-Winning Board Game!

Plunder your way to adventure as Raiders of the North Sea brings the strategy and fun of the hit tabletop game to digital life!

Deep Worker Placement Strategy!

Each turn you'll harvest resources twice: first by placing one worker, and then by recovering a different one!

Use your resources to hire a Viking crew and outfit your longboat!

Send your crew on daring raids to win gold and glory!

Survive battles with the legendary Valkyrie...or honor your Chieftain in a glorious death!

Amass Plunder and make sacrificial Offerings to win!

Many Ways to Raid!

Turn-Based Strategy lets you play at your own pace!

Learn the Oars in a full tutorial that teaches you the strategy of the game!

Lead Your People in single-player games against AI opponents!

Rise to Greatness in multiplayer battles!


Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

“Raiders is mounting a serious challenge as one of the best mobile board games out there.” - Kotaku

“The digital version does a brilliant job of recreating the feel of the board game. Smartly designed, with some wonderful visuals and enthralling entertainment, well worth plundering. (5/5 stars)” - Pocket Tactics

“As it stands, this is one of the best all around apps out there…. A beautiful digital implementation, the game jumps to life on your mobile device.” - Pixelated Cardboard

It's Raiding Season! Plunder your way to Viking adventure in the digital adaptation of the award-winning worker-placement board game!

In Raiders of the North Sea, players assemble a crew and outfit a longboat to raid settlements for gold and fame. Impress your Chieftain in glorious battle and win your place among the legends of the North Sea!

It's Raiding Season!

Assemble a crew and outfit a longboat to raid settlements for gold and fame! Impress your Chieftain in glorious battle and win your place among the legends of the North Sea in this digital adaptation of the award-winning board game!

The Official Digital Adaptation of the Award-Winning Board Game!

Plunder your way to adventure as Raiders of the North Sea brings the strategy and fun of the hit tabletop game to digital life!

Deep Worker Placement Strategy!

Each turn you'll harvest resources twice: first by placing one worker, and then by recovering a different one!

Use your resources to hire a Viking crew and outfit your longboat!

Send your crew on daring raids to win gold and glory!

Survive battles with the legendary Valkyrie...or honor your Chieftain in a glorious death!

Amass Plunder and make sacrificial Offerings to win!

Many Ways to Raid!

Turn-Based Strategy lets you play at your own pace!

Learn the Oars in a full tutorial that teaches you the strategy of the game!

Lead Your People in single-player games against AI opponents!

Rise to Greatness in multiplayer battles!


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 618 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Raiders of the North Sea is the official digital adaptation of the award-winning board game. Set in the central years of the Viking Age, players must impress their Chieftain by raiding unsuspecting settlements. The game features a unique 'place one, take one' worker placement mechanic: each turn you harvest resources twice by placing a worker and then recovering a different one. Hire a crew, survive battles with the Valkyrie, and make sacrificial offerings to win gold and glory in single-player or multiplayer battles.

Features

1

Unique worker-placement mechanic

2

Stunning Viking-themed artwork

3

Cross-platform multiplayer

4

Full interactive tutorial

5

Challenging AI and Campaign mode

Tips

Promotion Videos

Raiders of the North Sea Digital game trailer - YouTube

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Q&A

Valkyries result in the death of your crew members, but they reward you with 'Valkyrie points' which are crucial for winning.

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