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Scandinavia and the World: A Heap of Trouble
2018
Rules assistance for Scandinavia and the World: A Heap of Trouble
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–5 players
- 20–40 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Scandinavia and the World: A Heap of Trouble
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Scandinavia and the World: A Heap of Trouble is a board game released in 2018 for 3–5 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Gregory Carslaw and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
The world is populated by country spirits that embody the loves, hates, and secret wishes of the nations that they represent. Unfortunately all of their stuff has become tangled into a giant heap. Now Scotland is fighting America over who needs that Declaration of Independence more, Russia is eyeing North Pole's oil and nobody will admit to having Denmark's pornography. It's down to you to sort it out. Scandinavia and the World: A Heap of Trouble is a lighthearted bidding game for 2-5 players. Each turn players gain cards that they can use them as coins to bid for the favour (and special abilities) of countries that they like or as objects to satisfy countries who are already working with them. The first player to have three satisfied countries supporting them is the winner.
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Questions and answers
Scandinavia and the World: A Heap of Trouble supports 3–5 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 Scandinavia and the World: A Heap of Trouble is 20–40 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 Scandinavia and the World: A Heap of Trouble 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.
Scandinavia and the World: A Heap of Trouble has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Scandinavia and the World: A Heap of Trouble belongs to these categories: Card Game and Humor. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, 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 Scandinavia and the World: A Heap of Trouble are: Gregory Carslaw. 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 Scandinavia and the World: A Heap of Trouble 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.