
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,500
- BGG rating
- 7.7
The Duke: Lord's Legacy
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2018

2015
Rules assistance for Jarl: The Vikings Tile-Laying Game
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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Jarl: The Vikings Tile-Laying Game is a board game released in 2015 for 2 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Randall N. Bills and Loren Coleman and its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Grid Movement.
Game description from the publisher: In the long winters between raiding seasons, warriors keep their intellect sharp through games of wits and chance. Ragnar, Rollo, Floki and even the Earl challenge each other to this game of stone placement filled with tactics and subtle maneuvering for victory. In Jarl: The Vikings Tile-Laying Game, players move their warriors (tiles) around the board and flip them over after each move. Each tile's side shows a different movement profile. If you end your movement in a square occupied by an opponent's tile, you capture that tile. Capture your opponent's Jarl to win!
Jarl: The Vikings Tile-Laying Game supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Jarl: The Vikings Tile-Laying Game is 15–25 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 Jarl: The Vikings Tile-Laying Game 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.
Jarl: The Vikings Tile-Laying Game 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.
Jarl: The Vikings Tile-Laying Game belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Grid 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 Jarl: The Vikings Tile-Laying Game are: Randall N. Bills and Loren Coleman. 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 Jarl: The Vikings Tile-Laying Game 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.