Welcome to the Lands of Arran, a setting where dwarves from five distinct orders — Shield, Forge, Temple, Talion and Wanderer — vie for your favor. Each order supplies a character with unique abilities, making the choice of who to hire as strategic as the bidding itself. The core of Nains is a blend of auction types: sealed bids, constrained bids and selection order bids, all happening while players simultaneously choose their actions. This mix creates a game where you must balance the coins in your purse, anticipate opponents' bids, and assemble the optimal dwarf lineup for points.

Set collection mechanics kick in when you gather dwarves of the same order or combine complementary abilities, generating scoring bonuses. The game runs about 45 minutes and supports 2 to 5 players, making it great for intense duels or small groups. The production features beautifully illustrated cards that echo Nicolas Jarry's comic universe, adding visual charm to the fantasy‑mythology theme. Despite the seemingly complex auctions, the rules are lean and a 2.5/5 weight indicates a gentle learning curve, allowing newcomers to jump in without fear.

Throughout the match, money management is crucial: saving early on lets you snap up powerful dwarves later, while overspending can leave you without strategic options. Nains therefore fuses auction tactics with set collection, all wrapped in a light, thematically rich card game, perfect for fans of economic decisions and a dash of dwarf fantasy.