Expedition: Northwest Passage HMS Terror Edition Components Overview and Impresisons

There is something very classy looking about Expedition: Northwest Passage HMS Terror Edition. This is a relaunch of the game Expedition: Northwest Passage which was released over a decade ago. The gameplay seems to be relatively unchanged, but the production has a fresh coat of paint. Is it worth investing your hard earned money in this product, in 2025? Let’s take a look at the components!

What I’m struck by right away is just how gorgeous this game looks. It has a table presence unlike many other games because it does it with relatively basic components. The game centres around a good number of cardboard land and sea tiles that are nice and sturdy, and have really nice art on them. It’s nothing crazy when you look at each tile individually, but as the Northwest Passage becomes a reality on the central game board, it’s hard not to marvel at how cool it really looks.

Honestly, as I finger through the pieces included in the box, there isn’t a ton here that anyone would consider “flashy.” There are nice wooden ships and sleds that each player will use, beautiful little wooden resource pieces that are screen printed, and more. The game just has a classy look to it – the colors and piece sizes are nothing extravagant, but based on the theme and overall feel of the game, they work so well.

I enjoy what each player’s personal area looks like as well. The included player boards are incredibly detailed, but again have a great look to them. Here is where you store your crew, and have visual indicators about the various things you can do in the game. It’s your one stop shop for all the things you will be doing in Expedition: Northwest Passage, and that’s the way it should be. Beside your player board is your own personal compass that you will use for scoring, a nice alternative to scoring on a track around the main board.

When I say that I don’t think this game is flashy, don’t mistake that for not luxurious. This is a game that might not come cheap, but what you get is going to be impressive. It appears as if no expense was spared in the production of this game, and I’m excited about that. From dual layered boards to screen printed pieces, this is probably the upgrade Expedition: Northwest Passage needed to impress the average board game player in 2025. And honestly, they exceeded any expectations.