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Berserk: War of the Realms
2013
Rules assistance for Berserk: War of the Realms
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 40–60 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Berserk: War of the Realms
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Berserk: War of the Realms is a board game released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 40–60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Maxim Istomin and Ivan Popov and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Area Movement.
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About the game
Berserk is a fantasy card game that was invented in 1993 and published in Russia in 2003. Since then it has become the most popular collectible card game in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. In the ten years of its existence, nineteen expansions for the game have been published. Today there are over 4000 different cards, featuring unique illustrations created for Berserk by various artists throughout the world. Berserk: War of the Realms, the second English-language edition of the Berserk tactical card game, consists of six 30-card ready-to-play decks and 63 cards for customizing. You should start by looking at the comic strip, which explains the rules basics. Begin your first battle, using the Complete Rules as a reference!
Designers
Publishers
- Hobby World
- asmodee
Questions and answers
Berserk: War of the Realms 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 Berserk: War of the Realms is 40–60 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 Berserk: War of the Realms for ages 13 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.
Berserk: War of the Realms has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Berserk: War of the Realms belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Area Movement. 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 Berserk: War of the Realms are: Maxim Istomin and Ivan Popov. 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 Berserk: War of the Realms 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.