- BGG rating
- 7.4
Karak II: Imperium
- 2–5 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,648
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Karak II
2023
Rules assistance for Karak II
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 45–90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Karak II
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Karak II is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Petr Mikša and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, and Modular Board.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Karak II: Chaos
- 2–5 players
- 45–75 min
- 2025
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Karak II: Inferno
- 1–5 players
- 45–90 min
- 2026
About the game
Karak II is a standalone sequel to Karak, and this second installment adds a more complex layer of gameplay while staying approachable for kids. Each player becomes a hero, trying to defeat monsters and their leader: the Dark General. To achieve that, they have to collect resources, build and develop their cities, and train new units (represented by dice) to add to their army. Over the course of the game, players will defeat monsters carrying powerful soul stones – and the player with the most soul stones at the end of the game wins. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Reflexshop
- KOSMOS
- Albi
- 2Tomatoes Games
- Geronimo Games
- Lord of Boards
- Albi Polska
- CreativaMente
- Spelkortsförlaget
Questions and answers
Karak II 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 Karak II is 45–90 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 Karak II 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.
Karak II 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.
Karak II belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, and Modular Board. 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 Karak II are: Petr Mikša. 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 Karak II 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.