- BGG rank
- BGG #20,427
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Townies
- 1–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,104
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Менестрели (Minstrels)
2022
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- 1–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.8/5
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Менестрели (Minstrels) is a board game released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Evgeny Petrov and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Welcome to the tournament of the best voices of fairy kingdoms! Here you will become minstrels composing songs about precedented and unprecedented feats of heroes — be it noble robbers, wise wizards, greedy dragons, valiant knights or beautiful princesses! Менестрели (Minstrels) is a roll-and-place game. Each player receives his own game board, on which he will place wooden figures of heroes and combine them. Gameplay is fast and simple: each round 2 dice are rolled and two numbers are shown, which simultaneously corresponds a place on game board where a figure of hero can be placed, and the type of a figure. Starting with the first player, all players take turns and choose individually for himself which one die will indicate the place on game board, and which die will indicate the figure of hero. In addition, a player can change numbers on dices individually for himself by paying coins. Adapt to rolled result or change it with coins and collect the most profitable combinations, because correct arrangement of heroes in rows, columns, and cells corresponding to the quest card will bring you victory points! Player who gain most points will be winner and earn the title of the most talented minstrel who sang the best song!
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Zvezda
Questions and answers
Менестрели (Minstrels) supports 1–4 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 Менестрели (Minstrels) is 20–30 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 Менестрели (Minstrels) for ages 5 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.
Менестрели (Minstrels) has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Менестрели (Minstrels) belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Territory Building, and Number. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Dice Rolling. 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 Менестрели (Minstrels) are: Evgeny Petrov. 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 Менестрели (Minstrels) 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.