- BGG rank
- BGG #5,394
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Michael Strogoff
2017
Rules assistance for Michael Strogoff
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Michael Strogoff
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Michael Strogoff is a board game released in 2017 for 1–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alberto Corral and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Push Your Luck.
About the game
In Michael Strogoff, based on the Jules Verne novel of the same name, players race to deliver a message to the brother of the Czar, while simultaneously racing both an assassin sent to kill that man and Tartar forces moving on Moscow. Players must help one another hold off the latter threats, while still trying to be the first to deliver that message.
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Publishers
- Devir
- Purple Brain Creations
Questions and answers
Michael Strogoff supports 1–5 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 Michael Strogoff is 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 Michael Strogoff for ages 12 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.
Michael Strogoff has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Michael Strogoff belongs to these categories: Novel-based. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Push Your Luck. 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 Michael Strogoff are: Alberto Corral. 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 Michael Strogoff 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.