# Karak II ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2023 - **BGG Rating**: 7.3 - **BGG Rank**: #3693 - **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 45-90 min - **Weight**: 2.04 / 5 - **Designers**: Petr Mikša - **Artists**: Roman Hladík - **Publishers**: Albi, 2Tomatoes Games, Albi Polska, CreativaMente, Geronimo Games, KOSMOS, Lord of Boards, Reflexshop, Spelkortsförlaget - **Categories**: Adventure, Children's Game, Dice, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting - **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Map Addition, Modular Board, Tile Placement ## Verdict Families who love adventure with a dash of strategy will adore Karak II. Think of it as Dungeons & Dragons light, but with dice and monsters for everyone!Modular board creates unique dungeonsPerfect for playing with kidsDice add unpredictable excitementMight be too simple for veteransDice luck can frustrateRECOMMENDED ## Description Karak II is the standalone sequel to the acclaimed Karak, this time adding an extra layer of complexity while keeping it kid-friendly. Each player becomes a hero on an epic quest: defeat the fearsome Dark General and his monsters. To do so, you’ll gather resources, build cities, train units (represented by dice), and battle creatures to steal their powerful Soul Stones. The modular hex grid board expands as you explore, creating a unique world every game. In the end, whoever has the most Soul Stones wins – but watch out, the monsters won’t make it easy! Perfect for families who love adventures with a dash of strategy and plenty of dice-driven chaos. ## FAQ ### How many players can play? 2 to 5 adventurers can enter the dungeon. ### How long does a game take? Between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on player count and dice luck! ### Is it hard to learn? Nope! The rules are simple, perfect for playing with kids or beginners. ### Do I need to play the first Karak? Not at all! Karak II is standalone, so you can jump right in. ### Is there a lot of luck involved? Dice add randomness, but you can strategize with buildings and choices to balance it out. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 34.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6650761&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 35.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6999004&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 42.80 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6733749&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 45.78 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5153533&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 48.13 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6775379&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 48.19 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5138767&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 49.91 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5624688&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 49.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6629270&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 51.62 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6086566&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 51.62 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4794422&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/45737/karak-ii?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com