Rampaging Jotunn: Reverse Deck
- 2 players
- 15–45 min
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,881
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Rampaging Jotunn
2016
Rules assistance for Rampaging Jotunn
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- 2 players
- 15–45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
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Rampaging Jotunn is a board game released in 2016 for 2 players, 15–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by David Simpson and Matthias Bonnici and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Player Elimination, and Area Movement.
Expansions
Rampaging Jotunn: Winter War
- 2–4 players
- 30–90 min
- 2019
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About the game
In the distant past the Vikings came upon a great, hidden and uninhabited island, its verdant lands rich in resources. The Vikings hid the island’s location from the rest of the known world, killing all those who stumbled upon it. Soon after, many great clans established settlements across the island. Then the true master of the island revealed himself: Deep below the earth’s surface lay Ymir, the powerful Jotunn of old, slumbering since time began. Sensing the Vikings’ trespass, the giant awoke enraged and emerged a juggernaut of destruction as he rampaged across the island. Skálds from the various settlements soon discovered how to control Ymir in a limited way. Though the Jotunn was weak of mind, he was strong in will and his appetite for destruction unquenchable. Consumed with greed, rival Skálds turned the lumbering colossus against their enemies in a race to conquer the island and seize the riches of the other settlements. Rampaging Jotunn is a competitive fast paced board game for 2 players in which each both players create the island they will be playing on where they will populate it with opposing villages and armies. Each player controls an army of Vikings trying to protect their villages while trying to destroy their opponents villages, at the same time the Jotunn rampages across the island destroying everything in sight. Players use cards to influence the giant and direct him towards your opponents armies and villages. They also use cards to move their armies into battle across the island. The last player with villages on the board wins! Rampaging Jotunn is a half hour long game and is for players 8 and up! Rampaging Jotunn features illustrations by the award winning artist, Nicolas Giancondino.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Lost Cog
Questions and answers
Rampaging Jotunn 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 Rampaging Jotunn is 15–45 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 Rampaging Jotunn for ages 8 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.
Rampaging Jotunn has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Rampaging Jotunn belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Player Elimination, and Area Movement. 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 Rampaging Jotunn are: David Simpson and Matthias Bonnici. 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 Rampaging Jotunn 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.