- BGG rating
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Rules assistance for Conan: Gods of the North
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Conan: Gods of the North
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Conan: Gods of the North is an expansion for Conan released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Frédéric Henry and Benoit Vogt and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Area Movement.
About the game
In Conan: Gods of the North, players will explore the far reaches of Vanaheim and Asgard, well beyond where most men dare tread. There, they will discover a strange land of cruel customs and fearsome creatures—a veritable fever dream, where man and myth collide and only the strong may thrive. Conan: Gods of the North utilizes what Conan players already own as well as the Mythic Battles: Ragnarök (MBR) core game, meaning: players will only require this add-on, the MBR core game, and any version of Monolith’s Conan board game. The Conan: Gods of the North add-on will contain: - A 30+ page softcover booklet containing the latest solo/co-op rules (from Conan: Tome of Skelos), 4 brand new Adventure Mode scenarios, and 4 brand new solo/co-op scenarios which function as a progressive campaign. - More than 70 Overlord tiles associated with the Mythic Battles: Ragnarök miniatures. These will be renamed from their MBR counterparts, as we want to hew as close to Robert E. Howard's texts as possible. - 15+ Hero Sheets associated with the Mythic Battles: Ragnarök miniatures. - 10 new cards (equipment and spells), appropriate for the northern reaches of Nordheim. -description from Kickstarter page
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Monolith Board Games
Questions and answers
Conan: Gods of the North 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 Conan: Gods of the North is 60–90 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 Conan: Gods of the North for ages 14 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.
Conan: Gods of the North belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Adventure, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, 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 Conan: Gods of the North are: Frédéric Henry and Benoit Vogt. 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 Conan: Gods of the North as an expansion for Conan. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Conan to use it. Check that your edition of Conan is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.