
- BGG rating
- 9.5
Althing: Sous le signe d'Hela
- 1–3 players
- 2021

2021
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Althing is a board game released in 2021 for 1–3 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Flavien Champenois and its main mechanics are Race and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
The Vikings's king is dying without leaving a successor. Helped by a clan of Trolls, speed up the other players in this race for the throne. At every step, strengthen your team by recruiting the right Vikings at the right time. Reach the Althing first to be crowned. On your turn, complete the step, or recruit new Vikings to your assembly. Unless you want to trick your opponent or all at once. Althing is an epic race with deckbuilding an rolling hand, for 2 or 3 players, with a great replayability. Althing can also be played in single player mode against a fictional player. —description from the publisher
Althing supports 1–3 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 Althing is 15–30 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 Althing 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.
Althing 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.
Althing belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Race and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Althing are: Flavien Champenois. 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 Althing 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.