- BGG rank
- BGG #23,358
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Villainous Vikings
- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,086
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Villainous Vikings (Second Edition)
2014
Rules assistance for Villainous Vikings (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–5 players
- 60 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Villainous Vikings (Second Edition)
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Villainous Vikings (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2014 for 3–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Jeremy Stoltzfus and Graham Weaver and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
For 3 to 5 players, Villainous Vikings (Second Edition; Voyage to Valhalla) is a rousing game of Viking exploration and conquest. With players confronted by constant Raid or Trade dilemmas, the decisions will take you to the highest seat in Asgard next to Odin. Your goal in Villainous Vikings is to amass as many Valhalla Points as possible so that after Ragnarök occurs your Captain has the best seat in Valhalla to tell his tales of battle and drink his mead. You will gain Valhalla Points by raiding, trading, and battling the other Captains who are also vying for Odin’s favor. After one of the players has been declared the victor of Ragnarök, each player will tally up their Valhalla Points to determine their overall standing with Odin the All-Father and the other Gods; whoever is in the best standing is considered the greatest Viking(s) in history! In this Second Edition, almost everything in the box has been revised for better balance and clarity: the map, the cards, the rules, and even the counters.
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Publishers
- Victory Point Games
Questions and answers
Villainous Vikings (Second Edition) 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 Villainous Vikings (Second Edition) is 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 Villainous Vikings (Second Edition) for ages 13 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.
Villainous Vikings (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Villainous Vikings (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Fighting, Medieval, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Dice Rolling. 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 Villainous Vikings (Second Edition) are: Jeremy Stoltzfus and Graham Weaver. 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 Villainous Vikings (Second Edition) 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.