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Rurik: Stone & Blade
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Rurik: Stone & Blade

Requires:Rurik: Dawn of Kiev

Designed by Stan Kordonskiy

Published by PieceKeeper Games, Banana Games + 3 more

Expansion
Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach
Cities: Kyiv (Ukraine)

Community Snapshot

Medium complexity
70–140 min
8.1 on BGG (301)
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Categories

Expansion for Base-game
This is an expansion — requires the base game to play.
Medieval
Set in the Middle Ages — castles, knights, feudal politics, and trade.
Miniatures
Features detailed miniature figures — often with painting and tactical positioning.
Territory Building
Claim and control areas on the map — expand your territory and defend borders.

Since 2021, Rurik: Stone & Blade has captivated fans of area control and auction with its medium complexity design.

How It Plays

Area Majority / Influence

You're competing to have the most presence in key areas on the board — think of it like a friendly turf war.

Area Movement

You move your pieces across different regions on the board, trying to position yourself in the best spots.

Auction / Bidding

Players bid against each other for cards, tiles, or resources — knowing when to go big and when to fold is the key.

Solo / Solitaire Game

You can play this one all by yourself — perfect for a quiet evening when you want a fun challenge on your own.

Variable Player Powers

Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.

About This Game

The throne of Kievan Rus is finally within your grasp — if you can rise above your sibling rivals! Build epic structures, capture your enemies for ransom, and deal with rebel opposition. Will you seize your destiny or fade into obscurity?…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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Country: Ukraine

Players

1-4

Play Time

70-140 min

Complexity

3.1 / 5

Rating

8.1

Year

2021