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Roll Player
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Lindisfarne
2018
Rules assistance for Lindisfarne
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- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
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Lindisfarne is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Alain Pradet and Damien Fleury and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
June 8, 793, when the Abbey of Lindisfarne is sacked, the West discovers the existence of dreadful warriors: The Vikings. The raids will happen all over Europe for many centuries to come, bringing treasures and prestige to those fearless Jarls. In Lindisfarne, you are the Jarl of your clan, the Viking chief, and you will raid Europe hoping to bring back treasures and prestige. Be aware the sea is unpredictable and, without luck or the gods’ help, you could land after one of your rivals or at the wrong location altogether... Roll dice and place your vikings wisely to obtain the lead on the three boards, and win destination cards and objective cards... The game lasts six expeditions. Each turn, players roll dice depending on the number of tokens they own. Then, they place one or more tokens on one of the game boards, trying to have the lead and choose which card (destination or objective) to take at the end of the expedition. The more tokens they place on a turn, the fewer dice they will roll on the next turn. At the end of the game, players win prestige points with the completed objectives, the leads they got on each country, and the frescoes they have reconstructed. The player with the most prestige point is selected to go to the King's council Harald. —description from publisher
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Questions and answers
Lindisfarne 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 Lindisfarne is 30–45 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 Lindisfarne 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.
Lindisfarne has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Lindisfarne belongs to these categories: Dice and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Open Drafting. 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 Lindisfarne are: Alain Pradet and Damien Fleury. 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 Lindisfarne 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.