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- BGG rank
- BGG #17,863
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Macbeth
- 2–5 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2018

2019
Rules assistance for Richard Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Richard Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung is a board game released in 2019 for 2–5 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Enrique Dueñas González and its main mechanics are Take That, Push Your Luck, and Area Majority / Influence.
Richard Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung is a fast and easy-to-learn card game based on norse myth and Wagner's opera. Siegfried, Brunhilde the valkyrie, Fafner the Dragon and even the Gods from Valhalla will join the fight! Players take the role of great lords of the north trying to get Alberich's Ring. But, alas, the Ring comes with a terrible curse that destroys anyone who wears it for too long! In your turn you take a character either form Midgard (the main deck) or from your hand and then, you put him (or her) in your Great Hall. A Great Hall can contain up to six characters. Heroes and villains can kill each other or even fall in love, changing greatly how the Great Halls look. Also, each character has a "Ring" value that allows you to take the mighty Ring from whoever is wearing it right now. Having the Ring allows you to take treasures. Treasure cards may give you victory points or, even better, old artifacts with amazing powers. But beware!! If the curse affects you, you will lose a treasure and one of your own characters will die. You can, however, give up the ring before this happens. —description from the designer
Richard Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung supports 2–5 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 Richard Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung is 15–30 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 Richard Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung 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.
Richard Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung 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.
Richard Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Take That, Push Your Luck, 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 Richard Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung are: Enrique Dueñas González. 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 Richard Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung 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.