
- BGG rank
- BGG #258
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Nidavellir
- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2020

2024
Rules assistance for Dwarves of Aquilon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Dwarves of Aquilon is a board game released in 2024 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Serge Laget and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Welcome to the lands of Arran, where you will compete to attract dwarves of different Orders — Shield, Forge, Temple, Retaliation, Wanderer — to your service, with each character having special skills. Manage your coins well to outbid others and boost your wealth for a long-term advantage. Dwarves of Aquilon marries the gameplay of Nidavellir with the comic serial universe of Dwarves from author Nicolas Jarry and publisher Éditions Soleil, challenging players to discover new strategies and new ways to score.
Dwarves of Aquilon supports 2–5 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 Dwarves of Aquilon 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 Dwarves of Aquilon 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.
Dwarves of Aquilon 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.
Dwarves of Aquilon belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Dwarves of Aquilon are: Serge Laget. 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 Dwarves of Aquilon 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.