
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,965
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Ominoes
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2016

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Viaduct is a board game released in 1975 for 2–4 players and 20 minutes per game. It was designed by Karin Kasch and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Square Grid.
Viaduct is a 3 dimensional game in which players must stack bridges next to or on top of each other to connect opposite sides of the board. It was published in the Ravensburger Casino Series. In Viaduct, game players try to be the first in building a continuous viaduct across the board. The attractive result is a three-dimensional architectural set-up. An individual combination of strategy, a little luck (dice rolls) and an unusual design combine to give this game its particular attraction. Involvement actually increases as the game continues, the players building up architectural landscapes on several levels.
Viaduct supports 2–4 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 Viaduct is 20 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.
Viaduct 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.
Viaduct belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Square Grid. 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 Viaduct are: Karin Kasch. 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 Viaduct 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.