Knarr: Skali

Bombyx, MM-Spiele · Board game · 2026
2–4 · best 3 30 min Weight 2.0/5
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7.9 rating BGG
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7.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you already enjoy the base Knarr and crave more of that strategic Viking flavor, Knarr: Skali is definitely for you!

Highlights
  • More game content
  • New strategic layers
  • Maintains Viking essence
  • Additional challenges
  • Increases replayability
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • May not drastically innovate
  • Aimed at existing fans
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About the game
Hey board game enthusiasts! Ready for another Nordic adventure? In Knarr: Skali, the expansion for the acclaimed Knarr, tension is in the air. The Thing, the grand assembly where the most important decisions are made and judgments rendered, is just a few months away. And if you want your voice to carry weight in this crucial event, you'd better start moving! Your objective is clear: increase your influence. How? By expanding your village and, of course, participating in epic raids! After all, what would a Viking be without a good plunder, right? This expansion promises to add new layers of strategy and replayability to the base game. If you already enjoy the hand management and set collection of the original Knarr, get ready for more challenges and opportunities to show your cunning. Open drafting will continue to be a key element, allowing you to observe what your opponents are aiming for and, perhaps, hinder their plans while optimizing yours. And with the race element, the pressure to be the first to achieve certain objectives or accumulate influence will be even greater. Knarr: Skali is for those who love the Viking theme and want to deepen the base game experience, adding more options and strategies to dominate the Thing. Prepare your longships and your crew, because the assembly won't wait!
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Theme: Vikings
Publisher Bombyx, MM-Spiele
Designer Thomas Dupont
Artist Antoine Carrion
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Knarr: Skali a standalone game or an expansion?
Knarr: Skali is an expansion and therefore requires the base game Knarr to be played. It adds new elements and deepens the original experience.
What is the player count and playtime for Knarr: Skali?
As an expansion, Knarr: Skali maintains the player count of the base game, from 2 to 4 players. The playtime also remains similar, around 30 minutes.
Does this expansion significantly change the base game rules?
It adds new layers of strategy and interaction opportunities, but it doesn't revolutionize the fundamental rules. The idea is to enrich the experience without overcomplicating it.
Who is this expansion recommended for?
It's highly recommended for those who are already fans of the original Knarr and are looking for more content, challenges, and replayability. If you love the Viking theme and the base game mechanics, you'll enjoy it a lot.
What are the main mechanics that the expansion enhances?
The expansion continues to explore and enhance the mechanics of hand management, open drafting, set collection, and race elements, adding more depth to them.
Is the game language dependent?
No, Ludopedia indicates that Knarr: Skali has no language dependency, meaning that non-textual components are sufficient for gameplay.