
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,193
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Dragoon
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Rampaging Jotunn: Reverse Deck
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Rampaging Jotunn: Reverse Deck is an expansion for Rampaging Jotunn released in 2018 for 2 players, 15–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Matthias Bonnici and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Player Elimination, and Area Movement.
Rampaging Jotunn: Reverse Deck is an alternative to the deck of cards in the original game! It has 74 cards that reverse all the movements and turns on the previous cards. For example, if the original card said 2 Turn two Facings Forward 2 Movement Points the Reverse Deck card says Forward 2 Movement Points Turn 2 Facings. This offers a fresh and challenging way to play Rampaging Jotunn! The Reverse Deck also features the Rampage Card which allows the Jotunn to move on its own! Note: Rampaging Jotunn is required to use these cards.
Rampaging Jotunn: Reverse Deck 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: Reverse Deck 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: Reverse Deck 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: Reverse Deck 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: Reverse Deck are: 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: Reverse Deck as an expansion for Rampaging Jotunn. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rampaging Jotunn to use it. Check that your edition of Rampaging Jotunn is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.