Matagot Saltfjord Strategy Board Game, 1–4 Players

Matagot Saltfjord is a strategy board game for one to four players, set in a 19th-century Norwegian fishing village. Players draft dice to activate buildings and choose between expanding, fishing, trading, and developing technologies. The listed play time is 60 minutes.

At a glance

Dice drafting activates buildings in corresponding rows or columns on a player's board.
Village development includes fishing, trade orders, resource gathering, and technology tracks.
Variable special abilities and end-scoring tiles provide setup variation between games.
The listing gives a 60-minute play time and supports solo or group play up to four.

Price

$37.99Save 42%

Reference price: ~~$65.99~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Supports solo play as well as games for two to four players.
Several strategic paths are described, including building, fishing, trade, and technology.
Variable abilities and scoring tiles change between setups.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Identity
Brand	Asmodee
Model	APO-SFD-001-027
Edition	Standard Edition
Genre	Strategy
Players	1-4

Gameplay and use
Estimated playing time	60 minutes
Recommended age	14 years and up
Indoor/outdoor use	Indoor
Operation mode	manual
Batteries	No batteries required
Rulebook	Printed Included

Physical details
Dimensions listed	11.6 x 2.8 x 11.6 inches
Material	Cardboard
Color	Multicolor

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details are inconsistent: the brand is Matagot while the manufacturer field names Asmodee, and dimensions are listed both as 11.6 x 2.8 x 11.6 inches and 11.6"L x 2.8"W, with a separate size entry of 11.6 x 2.8 x 0.1 inches. The recommended-age field also gives 14 years and up while other age metadata says "kid" and "168". Confirm the selected listing's details before purchase.

What’s in the box

Included

Gameboard
62 building tiles
4 starting building tiles
4 player boards
4 storage boards
4 boat tiles
12 white dice
12 orange dice
67 fishing tokens
44 crate tiles
4 starting crate tiles
11 scoring tiles
4 fishing boats
8 ability tiles
16 technology markers
8 player markers
4 starting resource tiles
12 workers
1 advanced technology tile
48 resource cubes
8 wagons

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Strategy-game players who enjoy dice drafting and planning around a player-board grid.
Solo players or groups of up to four looking for a game listed at about 60 minutes.
Players interested in village-building themes with fishing, trading, and technology choices.

Less suited to

Shoppers seeking a quick, low-planning party game.
Groups larger than four players.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 33 ratings

5 stars76%76%
4 stars15%15%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars0%0%
1 star3%3%

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a small share are one-star and the sample is limited. Without written feedback, the ratings do not show what players liked or disliked. They offer only a broad signal, not evidence about how well the dice-drafting and village-building experience will suit a particular group.

Frequently asked questions

How many players can play Saltfjord?

The listing specifies one to four players, so it includes a solo option as well as group play.

How long is a game of Saltfjord?

The estimated playing time is listed as 60 minutes.

What do players do in Saltfjord?

Players draft dice to activate buildings and can gather resources, expand the village, send out fishing boats, complete trade orders, and advance technology.

What age is Saltfjord intended for?

The manufacturer-recommended age is listed as 14 years and up, but other age metadata is inconsistent. Check the selected listing before buying.