- BGG rating
- 8.4
Runar: Chest
- 1–6 players
- 60–90 min
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,104
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Runar
2025
Rules assistance for Runar
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- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.6/5
For 1 player
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Runar is a board game released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Diego Fonseca and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, and Deck Construction.
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About the game
“They saw The Dreki of Odin and the other Gods in the grey sky. They came to save the beloved Mannheimr from the bloody invasion of the Jotunn. The Gods came down from the sacred ship, gliding on their shields, surrounded by flaming embers. I spent my whole life looking for the place where they landed and where the battle took place, I’m finally sure I found it!” The sound of the horns cuts off the old Alfarinn. The Drekar from each clan depart the Roskilde harbor, bringing on board the most valiant and skillful heroes. The hunt for the mysterious Runic Gems, fragments of divine power, has just begun! Runar is a competitive board game with high interaction and comic-style miniatures. Each player forms and guides a Warband of three Viking Heroes through frozen and harsh lands, teeming with savage and lethal creatures. Earn victory points by defeating powerful Enemies, retrieving valuable Runic Gems, completing various objectives, and defeating opposing Heroes. Destiny Cards mark the unique moments of the game and trigger the final round. The Warband of Heroes with the most victory points wins the game and grants access to Ragnarok! Play epic single matches, with Heroes at full power, or play a 5 episodes campaign, evolving your Heroes during the journey. —description from the publisher
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- Czacha Games
- Ludus Magnus Studio
Questions and answers
Runar supports 1–4 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 Runar is 60–90 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 Runar for ages 14 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.
Runar has a complexity rating of 3.6 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.
Runar belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Miniatures, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, and Deck Construction. 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 Runar are: Diego Fonseca. 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 Runar 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.