
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,460
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Malifaux (Third Edition)
- 2 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Malifaux: Hired Swords – Viktoria Box Set
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Malifaux: Hired Swords – Viktoria Box Set is an expansion for Malifaux (Second Edition) released in 2013 for 2–10 players and 90 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
Why have one Master when you could have two? Viktoria comes along with her sister Viktoria, one's good at swords and guns, one's good at just swords. Viktorias buff other "sisters", which is normally each other but there are a couple models like Ronin that have the characteristic as well. Picture some twins leaping across a crowded bar, jumping from target to target. There. That's Viks.
Malifaux: Hired Swords – Viktoria Box Set supports 2–10 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 Malifaux: Hired Swords – Viktoria Box Set is 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.
Malifaux: Hired Swords – Viktoria Box Set belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 catalogue lists Malifaux: Hired Swords – Viktoria Box Set as an expansion for Malifaux (Second Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Malifaux (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Malifaux (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.