- BGG rating
- 7.3
Rules assistance for Tiny Epic Vikings: Shamans Mini-Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Tiny Epic Vikings: Shamans Mini-Expansion
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Tiny Epic Vikings: Shamans Mini-Expansion is an expansion for Tiny Epic Vikings released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Scott Almes and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Closed Drafting.
About the game
Every Viking knows the gods' power is everywhere. In the rocks under their feet. In every drop in the dangerous sea. From the steel of their swords, to the grain they sow in the fields. Their shaman consults the cryptic runes to decipher their god's divine will. These soothsayers channel their energy into mystic cairn stones, and in doing so, infuriate their terrifying deities. Shamans is a mini-expansion first made available with the Deluxe Edition of Tiny Epic Vikings during its initial Kickstarter campaign.
Designers
Publishers
- Gamelyn Games
Questions and answers
Tiny Epic Vikings: Shamans Mini-Expansion 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 Tiny Epic Vikings: Shamans Mini-Expansion is 30–60 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 Tiny Epic Vikings: Shamans Mini-Expansion 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.
Tiny Epic Vikings: Shamans Mini-Expansion has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Tiny Epic Vikings: Shamans Mini-Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Closed Drafting. 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 Tiny Epic Vikings: Shamans Mini-Expansion are: Scott Almes. 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 Tiny Epic Vikings: Shamans Mini-Expansion as an expansion for Tiny Epic Vikings. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tiny Epic Vikings to use it. Check that your edition of Tiny Epic Vikings is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.