
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,867
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Six Making
- 2 players
- 25 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2013

2016
Rules assistance for Vikingdoms
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Vikingdoms is a board game released in 2016 for 2 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by József Dorsonczky and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Grid Movement.
Two Viking seafarers loot coins and build settlements by raiding islands. Each raid needs a larger troop that you recruit together so you can loot together… however the first to take the loot will be the one whose Viking leads the raiders. Vikingdoms is a strategy game, where you map the territories, plan your actions to get the loot and then step by step prepare your decisive raid(s). Capture prisoners, make allies, avoid rioters, to become the first in building three identical settlements or gathering 16 coins, to build the VI. Kingdom!
Vikingdoms supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Vikingdoms is 20–30 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 Vikingdoms 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.
Vikingdoms has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Vikingdoms belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Set Collection 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 Vikingdoms are: József Dorsonczky. 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 Vikingdoms 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.