Eketorp

Published 2003

This text refers to the Queen 2007 reprint. The older edition had players write down their viking orders and was two rounds longer. In Eketorp, players build Viking strongholds upon the Swedish island of Öland. The goal of the game is to collect the most valuable blocks to build your own fortress, either by winning battles on the resource spaces or by stealing blocks from other vikings. Each turn, new resources appear and the players secretly plan their viking movements. After all the placements are revealed, vikings battle each other for blocks (with the losers sent off to the field hospital to recover). The game ends after a set number of rounds, or when one of the players has succeeded in finishing their fortress.

Mechanics

Action / Movement Programming Action Queue Betting and Bluffing Hand Management Secret Unit Deployment Simultaneous Action Selection Worker Placement

Categories

Bluffing Fighting Medieval

Designers

Dirk Henn

Publishers

db-Spiele Queen Games
Eketorp

Game Info

Players
3-6 Players
Time
45-60 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.08/5
Year
2003
BGG Rating
6.35
BGG Rank
#4611
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Eketorp supports 3 to 6 players. The community rates it best at 6 players.
A game of Eketorp takes between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Eketorp has a complexity rating of 2.08/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Eketorp is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Eketorp has a rating of 6.35/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 1,436 ratings. It is ranked #4611 overall.
Eketorp was designed by Dirk Henn. It was published in 2003.