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Haithabu
1975
Rules assistance for Haithabu
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Haithabu
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Haithabu is a board game released in 1975 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Rudolf Ross.
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About the game
"Who is the cleverest Viking of all? The life of the Vikings was rough and tough, but even they were not able to survive without exchanging goods. Haithabu-the Venice of the Vikings with its stilts- was founded as a center of trade during the 8th century. Whatever trade flourished, there were jealous people, highway robbers and gangs of robbers. For protection, protective walls, traps and bridge systems were constructed that were supposed to make life difficult for all undesired intruders. Every year, the inhabitants of Haithabu hold a contest in their town, in honor of Odin, to find out who is the cleverest of all in overcoming the traps."
Questions and answers
Haithabu 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 Haithabu 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 Haithabu 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.
Haithabu has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Haithabu belongs to these categories: Puzzle and Medieval. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Haithabu and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Haithabu are: Rudolf Ross. 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 Haithabu 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.