The Chronicles of BERG (2025)

Overview

For years, the magical realm of the mountain Berg was the subject of many tales, yet few believed in its existence—until its recent discovery. Step into the shoes of a chronicler, embarking on an adventure with your trusty crew of dwarves and goats to explore this wondrous land. The Chronicles of Berg are waiting to be written, and it is up to you to capture the mountain's many stories. Tales of gems as big as houses, grand feasts, feisty beasts, and the fearsome Krampus await in this alpine fairy-tale landscape. Your chronicles will become the ones that are remembered in history. *The Chronicles of Berg* is a friendly yet competitive strategy game for 2-5 players. It blends elements of deck-building, route planning, and narrative decision-making. The goal is to gather the most renown by the time the game ends, ensuring that your chronicles are the ones that go down in history. Each turn marks the beginning of a new expedition, offering fresh opportunities to grow your renown by assisting the settlers of Berg and recording the tales of the mountain in your chronicle. Once the mountain has been fully settled and its stories told, the game will come to a close. At the start of the game, each player begins with a deck of five action cards. On their turn, players will choose one card to play, determining the action they will take. These actions allow you to move pieces across the board, gather resources, aid the settlers of Berg, utilize the finest dwarven tools, and capture the many stories of the mountain. As you progress, your deck will grow, giving you more options and strategies. The stories you collect will be written in your chronicle, providing unique bonuses and shaping your journey in the game. Each playthrough of *The Chronicles of Berg* offers a fresh experience. The layout of the mountain, the tools available, the stories you encounter, and the historian you play as will all differ with each game, ensuring no two adventures are ever the same. Dive into this world of exploration and storytelling, and see if your chronicles are the ones that will stand the test of time.