Six Sojourns: Deluxe Edition
- Designer Ryan Laukat
- Publisher Red Raven Games
- Illustration Ryan Laukat
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What to Expect
Each turn you choose a card from five available (open drafting) and execute its actions: build houses, gain ships, move groups, or add family members. The Deluxe Edition collects all boards and Sojourns, offering a larger map and more cards than Laukat's earlier Eight-Minute Empire, with variable Sojourn rules that change the card pool and options each play.
Who Is This Game For?
Aimed at hobby players and experienced family groups: minimum age 8, playtime about 60 minutes (evening-length). Familiarity with area-majority and drafting helps; complete newcomers may need a guided first game to absorb special card abilities.
How It Works
Players draft from five face-up cards (Open Drafting). Cards grant actions for Area Movement, building, using ships to cross sea spaces, and recruiting family members. Area Majority / Influence determines control scoring, while Set Collection of trade icons rewards thematic strategy. Group movements and ship travel add tactical mobility and player interaction.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Ryan Laukat, the Deluxe Edition bundles all Sojourn boards and expansions and reworks Laukat's Eight-Minute Empire concept with a larger map and new features. The mix of Open Drafting, Area Majority/Influence and Set Collection creates quick but meaningful decisions. Ships and grouped movement mechanically distinguish it from the predecessor.
Pro
- Variable card pools via Sojourns increase replayability
- Blend of Open Drafting, Area Majority/Influence and Set Collection
- Group movement and ships enable dynamic player interaction
Contra
- Numerous special card abilities can overwhelm beginners
- Explaining different Sojourn variants adds setup time
Setting & atmosphere
The theme is nautical: ships, sea spaces and settlement houses shape the gameplay. Emphasis is on expansion, influence and trade across regions.
Tips for beginners
In early games focus on basic synergies between card actions and trade icons instead of trying to exploit every special ability.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
No — the listed player count is 2–4, so no solo mode is specified.
How long does a game really take?
The stated duration is about 60 minutes; allow extra time for setup and first-time explanations.
What prior experience do I need?
Familiarity with area-majority and drafting mechanics is helpful; the game targets hobby/experienced players.
How does this compare to similar games?
Compared to Eight-Minute Empire it uses a larger board, more cards and added Sojourn rules, plus ships and group movement.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes for families with older children (8+) and some game experience; total newcomers may find the rule variety challenging.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Open Drafting with Area Movement and Area Majority / Influence plus Set Collection defines its gameplay.
Fazit
Six Sojourns: Deluxe Edition is a good pick if you want a compact area-control game with variable card pools. New players should expect an initial learning curve due to multiple special abilities and Sojourn variants.
