- BGG rating
- 7.2
Rurik: Dawn of Kiev – Intrigue Cards 1
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,068
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Rurik: Dawn of Kiev
2019
Rules assistance for Rurik: Dawn of Kiev
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- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 13+
- Complexity 3.1/5
For 1 player
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Rurik: Dawn of Kiev is a board game released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Stan Kordonskiy and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Auction / Bidding.
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- BGG rating
- 8.1
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- 2021
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About the game
Rurik: Dawn of Kiev is a euro-style realm building game set in an 11th century Eastern European Kingdom. It features area control, resource management, and a new game mechanic - "auction programming." You play as a potential successor to the throne following the death of your father, Vladimir the Great, in 1015. The people value a well-rounded leader, so you must establish your legacy by building, taxing, fighting, and accomplishing great deeds. Will you win over the hearts of the people to become the next ruler of Kyivan Rus? Rurik brings to life the ancient culture of Kyivan Rus with game design by Crimean designer Stanislav Kordonskiy and illustrations by Ukrainian artist Yaroslav Radeckyi. In Rurik, players openly bid for actions with their advisors. Stronger advisors earn greater benefits at the cost of performing their action later than other players. Conversely, weaker advisors earn lesser benefits but perform their action quickly. This planning mechanism ("auction programming") adds a fun tension to the game. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Rurik: Dawn of Kiev 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 Rurik: Dawn of Kiev is 60–120 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 Rurik: Dawn of Kiev for ages 13 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.
Rurik: Dawn of Kiev has a complexity rating of 3.1 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.
Rurik: Dawn of Kiev belongs to these categories: Territory Building and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Auction / Bidding. 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 Rurik: Dawn of Kiev are: Stan Kordonskiy. 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 Rurik: Dawn of Kiev 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.