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Anno 1800: The Board Game
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Yonder
2026
Rules assistance for Yonder
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Yonder
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Yonder is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Haakon Gaarder and its main mechanics are End Game Bonuses, Contracts, and Market.
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About the game
The ancients have granted you the charter you need to found a settlement on the distant shore. It is up to you to journey there, and turn the boatload of workers, resources, and food that will accompany you on your voyage into a sprawling settlement, and a thriving community. Yonder is a mid-weight worker placement game. Over the course of five rounds, you will collect resources, gather food, and build your settlement at the edge of a mysterious city. Place your workers carefully, harnessing each species' special power to its fullest extent. Direct the expansion of your settlement, constructing the buildings you’ll need in order to thrive. Dispatch workers to other player's settlements where necessary, trading manpower for the use of their facilities. Meet with a steady stream of envoys, each of whom offer lucrative contracts, and cash in on as many as you can while trying to avoid unsustainable commitments. There are the challenges that await you over yonder. —description from the designer
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- Arrakis Games
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- Sinister Fish Games
Questions and answers
Yonder supports 1–4 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 Yonder is 60–90 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 Yonder for ages 14 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.
Yonder has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Yonder belongs to these categories: Fantasy and City Building. Its main mechanics are End Game Bonuses, Contracts, and Market. 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 Yonder are: Haakon Gaarder. 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 Yonder 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.