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Ragnarok: The Twilight of the Gods
1981
Rules assistance for Ragnarok: The Twilight of the Gods
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- 2 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Ragnarok: The Twilight of the Gods
For 2 players
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Ragnarok: The Twilight of the Gods is a board game released in 1981 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Darryl D. Esakof and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Ragnarok: The Twilight of the Gods is a game depicting the struggle of the Aesir race of Norse gods against an invasion of enemies led by the traitorous god, Loki. The map depicts the Plain of Vigrid, lying between the Rainbow Bridge and the city of the gods, Asgard, where the battle takes place, and the playing pieces represent warriors, Valkyries, Frost Giants, Fire Giants, and such celebrated individuals as Odin, Thor, Loki, and the Midgard Serpent. Each player maneuvers his forces across the map in an effort to fulfill his victory conditions. To win, the player commanding the invading Jotun forces must destroy Asgard, thus bringing about Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods. The Aesir player must repel the Jotun invasion to win, thus postponing Asgard's fall. Originally published in Ares Magazine #8 May 1981
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Hobby Japan
- SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Questions and answers
Ragnarok: The Twilight of the Gods 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 Ragnarok: The Twilight of the Gods 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 Ragnarok: The Twilight of the Gods 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.
Ragnarok: The Twilight of the Gods has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Ragnarok: The Twilight of the Gods belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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 Ragnarok: The Twilight of the Gods are: Darryl D. Esakof. 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 Ragnarok: The Twilight of the Gods 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.