
- 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: Sidhar, Kirima, Elspeth
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Karak: Sidhar, Kirima, Elspeth is an expansion for Karak released in 2021 for 2–5 players and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Petr Mikša and Roman Hladík and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Tile Placement.
Three new heroes who venture into the depths of Karak, seeking gold and to destroy the infamous dragon. The small expansion consists of three boards for the alchemist Doctor Sidhar, the warrior princess Elspeth and the beast hunter Kirima. Three card board standees, plastic stands and an international instructions are inculded as well.
Karak: Sidhar, Kirima, Elspeth 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 catalogue lists Karak: Sidhar, Kirima, Elspeth 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: Sidhar, Kirima, Elspeth has a complexity rating of 1.5 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: Sidhar, Kirima, Elspeth belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Children's Game, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Tile Placement. 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: Sidhar, Kirima, Elspeth are: Petr Mikša and Roman Hladík. 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: Sidhar, Kirima, Elspeth 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.