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Albion
2009
Rules assistance for Albion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Albion
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Albion is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Klaus-Jürgen Wrede and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Worker Placement.
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About the game
Being almost at the top of its power, the Roman Empire plans to conquer the British Isles, also known as Albion in those times. To be successful in the game, the players have to cleverly choose their settlements, castles and fortifications as well as carefully plan the development of these. They have to balance the different resources, their defence and the number of nobles and legionnaires. In fact, all of those are necessary, but the different choices have to be carefully timed. The game is won by the player who accomplishes to fully develop three settlements. Announced for Essen 2009.
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Publishers
- AMIGO
- Rio Grande Games
Questions and answers
Albion 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 Albion is 60 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 Albion 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.
Albion has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Albion belongs to these categories: Territory Building and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Worker 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 Albion are: Klaus-Jürgen Wrede. 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 Albion 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.