# Tiny Epic Vikings: Ragnarok ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2023 - **BGG Rating**: 7.5 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 45-60 min - **Weight**: 2.50 / 5 - **Designers**: Scott Almes - **Artists**: Nikoletta Vaszi - **Publishers**: Gamelyn Games, Galakta, Pixie Games - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Mythology - **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Closed Drafting, Hand Management, King of the Hill, Open Drafting, Set Collection ## Verdict This is a strong pick for players who already enjoy Tiny Epic Vikings and want more mythic chaos without changing the core game. Its best trick is adding giants, allies, and new gods to make the island struggle nastier.More strategic varietyStrong Norse flavorNew gods refresh playExtra pressure on the mapRequires the base gameAdds rules and trackingBest after learning the baseRECOMMENDED ## Description Tiny Epic Vikings: Ragnarok is an expansion for Tiny Epic Vikings that takes the base game’s mix of clans, islands, and gods and throws a bigger mythological bonfire on top of it. The conflict gets messier and more dramatic as the Jötunn enter the board, occupying islands, putting pressure on the map, and interfering with the divine fury players are trying to exploit. In other words, you are not just wrestling for space against rival Vikings anymore; now there are giants trying to run the neighborhood too. The expansion adds new islands to explore and plugs directly into the area-control tension that sits at the heart of the system. Since Tiny Epic Vikings already plays with influence, majority contests, hand management, open and closed drafting, set collection, and those delicious “king of the hill” moments, Ragnarok pushes players toward even sharper decisions. Do you commit to an island threatened by dangerous forces? Do you hold cards for a better swing later? Or do you rush to complete your sets before someone else grabs the spot you needed? To help with this cosmic brawl, Valkyries and Giant Slayers join your Vikings in the fight against the Jötunn. The box also brings six new gods, adding more variety to powers, game plans, and strategic paths. That is especially nice for players who have already put the base game through its paces and want more asymmetry, more surprises, and more reasons to bring it back to the table. Despite the apocalyptic name, Ragnarok does not turn Tiny Epic Vikings into a different game; it builds on the same framework and adds a fresh thematic and tactical layer. The overall complexity stays in that approachable middleweight zone, with plays around 45 to 60 minutes for 1 to 4 players, but the new interactions do ask for attention. If you enjoy Norse mythology, territorial tug-of-war, and the specific joy of watching your perfect plan get stomped by a giant, this expansion lands right where it should. ## How to Play Game Objective In the Ragnarok scenario, the end of the world has arrived: the sea has frozen and the giants of Jötunheim are devastating the Runic Islands. Players take on the role of Viking clans who, aided by Valkyries sent by furious gods, must fight to defeat these giants. The greatest honor for a clan is to give their life defeating a giant, and the goal is to accumulate the highest possible score through their achievements and kills. Setup In addition to the base game setup, follow these steps for the expansion: Replace the base game board with the Relentless North Map Board. Each player receives a Valkyrie Board and 3 Valkyries of matching colors. The board should be positioned next to the Clan Board, with the Valkyries in their designated spaces. Shuffle the Giants (keeping the point values on the back hidden) and place 1 Giant in each Region. Unused Giants return to the box. Shuffle the 6 Valkyrie Cards and the 6 Giant Slayer Cards and add them to the Viking Deck. Shuffle the 6 God Boards together with the purchase boards. Game Flow The game follows the base game structure, with the addition of new mechanics and phases: Phase 2: Performing Actions: During this phase, players can perform their normal actions or choose to Slay a Giant instead of playing a card for battle or action. Cleanup Phase: A new step has been added to this phase. You must reduce a god's Fury by 1 for each Giant present in a Region that possesses the Rune corresponding to that god (Fury cannot be lower than 0). Actions and How to Play Slaying a Giant To perform this action, you must play a card face up and declare that you are Slaying a Giant. It is mandatory to complete the action once declared. The Strength of the Viking Card does not influence the outcome. Standard Requirements: Have at least 1 of your Valkyries and 3 of your Settlers in a Region with a Giant. Execution: You sacrifice the 3 Settlers (returning them to the Clan Board) and collect the Giant, keeping its point value secret. The Valkyrie remains in the region. Effect: The Rune of the Viking Card used increases the corresponding god's Fury by 1 (this does not grant the Blessing of Valhalla). Special Combat Cards Valkyrie Card: When slaying a giant, the card replaces the need to have an independent Valkyrie token on the island. Giant Slayer Card: Reduces the action cost; only 2 Settlers are required in the Region and only 2 are sacrificed. Valkyries and Movement Valkyries are sent to the map when a player loses a battle and receives a Blessing of Valhalla. They have the following characteristics: Influence: Each Valkyrie is worth 2 Influence and counts as "boots on the ground." Restrictions: They cannot be sent via the Sail a Boat Action, do not count as Settlers for Attacking Settlers, and cannot be removed by "Punish a Settler" actions. Special Movement: Instead of a normal Explore with a Settler action, you may: Move 1 Valkyrie to an adjacent Region. Pay 1 Food to move the Valkyrie and carry 1 Settler. Pay 3 Steel to move the Valkyrie and carry 1 Temple. The Relentless North Map Some Islands are divided into separate Regions separated by Land Borders. Each Region has its own Rune and Influence is counted separately. Exploration: It is possible to move between adjacent Regions by crossing a Land Border. Docks: When Sailing to a Dock on a border, you may send Settlers to one or both Regions (respecting the Sailing Action limit). The Docked Boat provides 2 Influence to both Regions. Leader and Runic Actions Valkyries and Giant Slayers can be played face up to perform Leader Actions or Runic Actions, but they have different requirements: Giant Slayers: Require that you have slain at least 1 Giant. Valkyrie Cards: Require that you have 1 or 2 Valkyries already deployed on the map. New Runic Actions: Move a Giant to an adjacent Region (via Ferry Route or Land Border), provided the destination region does not have another Giant. Raid a Village in a Region where you have at least 1 unit, without paying the Steel cost. Temple Blockers As long as there is a Giant in a Region, no one can build a Temple, Explore with a Temple, or use a Valkyrie to carry a Temple there. End Game and Scoring Consult the manual for details on the end-game trigger and general base game scoring. However, for the Ragnarok expansion: Giant Scoring: At the end of the game, the Victory Points indicated on the back of each slain Giant are added to the player's total score. Tips for Winning Take Advantage of Wild Runes: Use the Wild Rune from Valkyrie Cards to improve any action or to strategically choose which god to receive the Blessing of Valhalla from and increase Fury. Optimize Transport: Utilize the transport capacity of Valkyries to move Temples (paying 3 Steel) or Settlers (paying 1 Food) to adjacent Regions, accelerating your expansion. Control the Fury: Remember that the presence of Giants in Regions reduces the Fury of the corresponding gods during the Cleanup Phase; slaying these giants is essential to maintain divine favor. ## FAQ ### Is Tiny Epic Vikings: Ragnarok a standalone game? No. Ragnarok is an expansion and requires the Tiny Epic Vikings base game to play. ### How many players does it support? It keeps the base game range of 1 to 4 players, so it works for solo play or a small group. ### How long does a game take? Expect roughly 45 to 60 minutes, depending on how familiar everyone is with the base game and the expansion content. ### Does it make the game much harder? It adds some extra rules and board pressure through the Jötunn, Valkyries, Giant Slayers, and new gods. It is still a middleweight experience, but it is best after learning the base game. ### What does the expansion add? It adds Jötunn giants, Valkyries, Giant Slayers, new islands, and six new gods to broaden the game’s strategies and replay variety. ### Who is this expansion best for? It is best for players who already enjoy Tiny Epic Vikings and want more area-control tension, more mythological flavor, and more strategic variety. ### Is there language dependence? The Ludopedia reference lists it as moderately language dependent, so translated cards or a player aid may help some groups. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Amazon**: R$ 88,54 (https://www.amazon.com.br/dp/B0DM9T4NFQ?tag=bgbot26-20) - **Facil Shopping**: R$ 89,00 (https://www.facilshopping.com.br/produtos/tiny-epic-vikings-ragnarok-expansao-galapagos/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Alquimistas dos Jogos**: R$ 107,81 (https://www.alquimistasdosjogos.com.br/jogos/tiny-epic-vikings-ragnarok?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Paladins Games**: R$ 120,81 (http://paladinsgames.com.br/produto/1849689/tiny-epic-vikings-ragnarok?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Meca dos Jogos**: R$ 125,99 (https://www.mecadosjogos.com.br/tiny-epic-vikings-ragnarok-expansao-p578?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Brechó Lúdico**: R$ 126,75 (https://brecholudico.com.br/produto/tiny-epic-vikings-ragnarok-expansao-2/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/tiny-epic-vikings-ragnarok ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 11.49 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4673527&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 12.00 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4681025&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 14.41 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6724725&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 14.41 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4531087&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 14.70 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4516451&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 14.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5339666&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 14.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6999380&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 15.00 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4466573&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 15.00 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6528543&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 15.00 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6894340&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/43115/tiny-epic-vikings-ragnarok?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com