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2020BGG rank #9,358

Valknut

by Luís Brueh · (Self-Published)

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Players2–4
Time10–15m
ComplexityLight
Age14+

About the game

What is Valknut?

A modern take on the viking classic (hnefatafl). In Valknut two players assume the role of one asymmetric faction and try to eliminate each other by flanking enemy units. The battleground itself gets built as the game progresses increasing even more the replayability. In case of a tie (if the last Battleground card gets placed and no team was fully eliminated) victory is decided by Points. —description from the designer

How it plays

Mechanics

Action PointsGrid MovementTile PlacementVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

Abstract StrategyFantasyMythology

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