- BGG rank
- BGG #5,067
- BGG rating
- 7.8
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Rules assistance for Saga: Age of Vikings
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 25–320 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for Saga: Age of Vikings
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Saga: Age of Vikings is an expansion for SAGA Rulebook (2nd Edition) released in 2018 for 1–6 players, 25–320 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alexandre Buchel and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Dice Rolling, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
793...The peaceful monastery of Lindisfarne is attacked and pillaged by men who rise out of the mists, cleaving the waves in ppowerful ships. This attack marks the beginning of the story of the Vikings, also known as the Northmen, Sea Wolves and Scourge of the Faithful. For the next three centuries, every coast and every city will live in fear of these warriors and their unequalled savagery. Soon, the Norsemen will no longer be satisfied with looting, theft and pillaging. the armies of the powerful Scandinavian kingdoms will come together in fleets to descend upon Europe, conquering countries, ransoming kings and emperors and founding colonies. Age of Vikings is a SAGA supplement covering Europe from the emergence of the Norse kingdoms to the Battle of Hastings which marked the end of the era. This Universe offers you 12 factions covering all four corners of Europe during this period, each with its own Battle Board, history, legendary units and special rules. This book also contains rules for mercenary units which can be recruited by your warbands and an appendix on Relics & Artifacts from this heroic age. Relive the exploits of heroes liek Harald Hardrada, William the Conqueror or Charlemagne! The greatest sagas were written by the Viking poets - can you surpass them? This book comes with 12 Battle Boards which may not be sold separately. Factions covered are: The Anglo-Saxons...The Welsh (inc Strathclyde)..,,,The Normans (inc the Bretons)...The Vikings...The Anglo-Danes....The Last Romans..(Byzantines!) The Norse-Gaels..... The Irish....The Pagan Rus......The Scots.....The Carolingians....The Jomsvikings... PLEASE NOTE - You will need a copy of SRB20 SAGA The Rulebook to use this supplement.
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- Studio Tomahawk
- Gripping Beast
Questions and answers
Saga: Age of Vikings supports 1–6 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 Saga: Age of Vikings is 25–320 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 Saga: Age of Vikings for ages 12 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.
Saga: Age of Vikings has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Saga: Age of Vikings belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Dice Rolling, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Saga: Age of Vikings are: Alexandre Buchel. 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 Saga: Age of Vikings as an expansion for SAGA Rulebook (2nd Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need SAGA Rulebook (2nd Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of SAGA Rulebook (2nd Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.