- BGG rating
- 6.9
Viceroys: Expansion Set 1 – Columbus
- 1–8 players
- 360 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 1992
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,294
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Viceroys
1986
Rules assistance for Viceroys
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–7 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.2/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Viceroys
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Viceroys is a board game released in 1986 for 1–7 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mark McLaughlin and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Square Grid, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
This wargame details the worldwide European explorations and colonizations of the 15th and 16th centuries. The map is directly based on a "wrong" historical map. Event cards seem to cover just about every dimension of the period. The underlying game system also offers opportunity for strategy and negotiation as well as chaos. The seagoing players, Portugal, Spain, England, France, and the Dutch, each have national differences and advantages/disadvantages. This is also true for Russia and Turkey which can colonize overland. There is also provision for general European war. Multiple scenarios are provided. Also included are rules for 1 or 2 players which permit Spain and Portugal to participate as non-players. One interesting dimension of the game is the idea that each player also has a "job" within the game, from which he occasionally earns a little income. One of them was even The Rules Lawyer, in charge of resolving any disputes! In 1992, expanded to support 8 players, including China, with the Columbus expansion kit commemorating the 500th anniversary of Columbus' initial voyage.
Designers
Publishers
- Task Force Games
Questions and answers
Viceroys supports 1–7 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 Viceroys is 240 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 Viceroys 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.
Viceroys has a complexity rating of 3.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Viceroys belongs to these categories: Wargame, Exploration, and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Square Grid, and Grid Movement. 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 Viceroys are: Mark McLaughlin. 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 Viceroys 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.