- BGG rating
- 7.3
890 Anno Domini: Solo Mode
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,296
- BGG rating
- 6.9
890 Anno Domini
2023
Rules assistance for 890 Anno Domini
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for 890 Anno Domini
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890 Anno Domini is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Emanuele Briano and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
890 A.D. is a tile-placement game set among the sun-drenched lavender fields of Provence. As protectors of these lands, you'll earn points by strengthening the defenses of your dominion against Moorish raids! You have only 8 rounds to help your territory flourish—construct buildings and cultivate crops, call back allies… or risk falling into ruin! As nobles, you each possess a castle and a dominion—a personal territory where you can build fortifications, religious edifices, inns, and a variety of crops. Your prosperity also depends on the ability to summon specialists, fellow nobles, or influential figures who can grant you unique powers and advantages. Plan your actions with care as you create rows of lavender, poppies, olive trees, and wheat. Seize the chance to recruit new characters under the banners matching the colors of your crops—but remember, once your dominion’s grid is full, it can no longer be modified. Player interaction happens entirely on the board: from tactically choosing the right tiles to leveraging the abilities of certain characters who can help you play with skill and cunning—such as stealing coins from rivals or trading cards that fit your strategy. All of this is in service of one goal: to withstand the ever-looming threat of the Saracens. Should misfortune strike one of you, others may seize the opportunity to gain the upper hand! —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Geronimo Games
- GateOnGames
Questions and answers
890 Anno Domini supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 890 Anno Domini is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 890 Anno Domini for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
890 Anno Domini has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
890 Anno Domini belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Medieval, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 890 Anno Domini are: Emanuele Briano. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 890 Anno Domini as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.