
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,083
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Virulence: An Infectious Card Game
- 2–5 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Spoils of War: Singing Donkey
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Spoils of War: Singing Donkey is an expansion for Spoils of War released in 2017 for 3–5 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Bryan Pope and Jason Medina and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Betting and Bluffing.
Artifact card worth 8 points. Card text: "Whenever you talk, you must sing. If another Viking catches you talking instead of singing, you must give him this card!" This promo was a reward given as part of the 'Man vs Meeple Season One Kickstarter'.
Spoils of War: Singing Donkey 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 Spoils of War: Singing Donkey is 45–60 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 Spoils of War: Singing Donkey 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.
Spoils of War: Singing Donkey belongs to these categories: Dice, Bluffing, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Betting and Bluffing. 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 Spoils of War: Singing Donkey are: Bryan Pope and Jason Medina. 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 Spoils of War: Singing Donkey as an expansion for Spoils of War. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Spoils of War to use it. Check that your edition of Spoils of War is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.