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Fate of the Norns: Gulveig
2014
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Fate of the Norns: Gulveig
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Fate of the Norns: Gulveig is a board game released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Andrew Valkauskas and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and Trick-taking.
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About the game
Fate of the Norns: Gulveig is a highly competitive card game themed around the struggle for supremacy involving four clans of nordic gods and mythical giants. Play is simple and quick, based on bidding for a power total against the other players. The game is based on a northern European card game called "Tukstantis". The 4 "clans" have a parallel to classic card "suits" and achieving clan "supremacy" is akin to having a suit being "trump". Cards are dealt to each player, and then players bid for the three treasure cards in the center of the table. The highest bidder receives those cards. A trick is led, and players must follow suit if they are able. If not, they may play a card of another clan, but the combat strength is reduced. Advanced rules: - Certain cards can be swapped out for others that add another dimension to play - Players can be dealt "roles" which grant them access to 2 "powers": one activated if they lose the high bid, and another if they win the bid. The powers range from forced card exchanges to card value shifts. In 2016 the base game comes bundled with the "Dwarven Kingdom" expansion (PNH0301).
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Publishers
- Pendelhaven Press
Questions and answers
Fate of the Norns: Gulveig 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 Fate of the Norns: Gulveig is 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 Fate of the Norns: Gulveig for ages 6 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.
Fate of the Norns: Gulveig has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Fate of the Norns: Gulveig belongs to these categories: Card Game and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and Trick-taking. 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 Fate of the Norns: Gulveig are: Andrew Valkauskas. 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 Fate of the Norns: Gulveig 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.