
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,478
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Santo Domingo
- 2–6 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Visby: Der Abt
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Visby: Der Abt is an expansion for Visby released in 2015 for 2–6 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Stefan Risthaus and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection and Commodity Speculation.
Visby: Der Abt is a small expansion for Visby. The Monk now gains seals (victory points) instead of wares for the number of already played cards. The end of the game requires more seals and therefore the expansion comes with an additional seal card to indicate the amount of seals you have.
Visby: Der Abt supports 2–6 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 Visby: Der Abt 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 Visby: Der Abt for ages 10 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.
Visby: Der Abt belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection and Commodity Speculation. 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 Visby: Der Abt are: Stefan Risthaus. 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 Visby: Der Abt as an expansion for Visby. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Visby to use it. Check that your edition of Visby is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.