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Rag'narok
2003
Rules assistance for Rag'narok
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 120 min
- 10+
- Complexity 3.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Rag'narok
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Rag'narok is a board game released in 2003 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Nicolas Raoult, Jean Bey, Jérôme Rigal, Pascal Petit, and Olivier Roullier and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
From faraway Shamir, in the heart of the desert of Syharhalna, the Alchemists of Dirz have introduced a mysterious enchantment, the Ritual of Dawn, which may very well turn the continent’s future upside down… Aarklash has now entered the Age of Darkness. All peoples are already gathering their forces and raising their armies for the apocalyptic conflicts to come. Are you ready to take up the challenge of Rag’Narok ? Rag'Narok is Rackham full scale battles miniature games based on the Aarklash world background previously introduced with Confrontation. The rules itself are much more involved than many other fantasy game out there, with a lot of new ideas, including orders and strategy cards usable by the various formations, a much involved fighting system that allows combats to develop as they continue, instead of the classical static melee that stands still until one or the other formation routs. All the miniatures and cards from Confrontation can be used with this game. The game includes two books, one containing the rules, and the other one containing a lot of background infos, and both are beautifully illustrated. Also various cards and counters are included. Re-implemented by: Confrontation: The Age of the Rag'Narok
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- Rackham
Questions and answers
Rag'narok supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Rag'narok is 120 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 Rag'narok 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.
Rag'narok has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Rag'narok belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Rag'narok are: Nicolas Raoult, Jean Bey, Jérôme Rigal, Pascal Petit, and Olivier Roullier. 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 Rag'narok 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.