- BGG rating
- 7.1
Nine Worlds: Sagas and Treasures
- 3–6 players
- 60–120 min
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,262
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Nine Worlds
2016
Rules assistance for Nine Worlds
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 60–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Nine Worlds
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Nine Worlds is a board game released in 2016 for 2–6 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Richard Denning and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Area Majority / Influence.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Nine Worlds: Creatures and Monsters
- 2–6 players
- 60–150 min
- 2022
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About the game
The nine worlds of Norse and Anglo-Germanic myth comprise the battleground for this area control game. In the game Nine Worlds, players struggle to take control of these worlds, spending action points to add or remove armies, move them between the worlds, or banish them to Helheim. Control of a world gives access to world powers that players can use to win the game. Victory relates to the numbers of armies that players have in the Nine Worlds along with controlling or disputing control of as many worlds as possible.
Designers
Publishers
- Medusa Games
Questions and answers
Nine Worlds supports 2–6 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 Nine Worlds is 60–90 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.
The catalogue lists Nine Worlds 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.
Nine Worlds has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Nine Worlds belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Travel. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Nine Worlds are: Richard Denning. 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 Nine Worlds 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.