
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,648
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Karak II
- 2–5 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Karak: Regent
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Karak: Regent is an expansion for Karak released in 2019 for 2–5 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Petr Mikša and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, and Modular Board.
Long before the dragon‘s arrival, Karak was ruled by a powerful and cruel lord. Brave heroes could stop but not destroy him. Now he is coming back to restore his reign. Will you stop him or help him? Karak: Regent is an expansion pack for Karak – you must have the basic game to play it. It brings 4 new heroes and many other components. Most of all, however, it introduces a new game mode – the Lord of Karak, in which one of the players takes on the role of the fallen ruler and tries to restore his ancient power. —description from the publisher
Karak: Regent 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: Regent is 30–60 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: Regent for ages 7 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: Regent has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Karak: Regent belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Children's Game, and Exploration. 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: Regent 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: Regent as an expansion for Karak. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Karak to use it. Check that your edition of Karak is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.