Skalvenia
2026Arkadiusz Dudek
2 - 4 players
90 - 120 min
From BoardGameGeek
Demo available at SPIEL Essen 2026, Hall 2, Booth 2D510 - Smart Flamingo The constant struggle for power in the old land has already wearied the Jarls of the North. Rumors have it that there are still lands where no human foot has set foot. This challenge is worthy of a true Viking! Skalvenia is an area control game, based on worker placement and deckbuilding mechanics. Players strive to reach uncharted land to establish their settlement there. However, they must not forget about the old land, wise development, and balanced access to resources. Above all, they must keep in mind their warriors and their ships, as it is through them that they will have a chance to defend against the encroachments of other players and win the race to the new land - Skalvenia! Follow now: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/smart-flamingo/skalvenia -description from the designer
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Which Skalvenia video should I watch?
Skalvenia has 4 videos from 3 creators: 1 review, 1 how-to-play guide, 1 unboxing and 1 other video. They date from September to October 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Skalvenia - How to Play. Clear, Concise, Complete Board Game Tutorial" by Meeple University, which runs 28 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Skalvenia - Crowdfunding Preview (How to Play & Review) (EN) | Epitrapaizoume" by epitrapaizoume.
If you like it, try The Last Lighthouse, Toy Battle, Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire or AracKhan Wars: Rise of the Grey Order, which share several of its mechanics.
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epitrapaizoume
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About Skalvenia
From BoardGameGeek:
Demo available at SPIEL Essen 2026, Hall 2, Booth 2D510 - Smart Flamingo The constant struggle for power in the old land has already wearied the Jarls of the North. Rumors have it that there are still lands where no human foot has set foot. This challenge is worthy of a true Viking! Skalvenia is an area control game, based on worker placement and deckbuilding mechanics. Players strive to reach uncharted land to establish their settlement there. However, they must not forget about the old land, wise development, and balanced access to resources. Above all, they must keep in mind their warriors and their ships, as it is through them that they will have a chance to defend against the encroachments of other players and win the race to the new land - Skalvenia! Follow now: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/smart-flamingo/skalvenia -description from the designer
Designer
Arkadiusz Dudek
Artists
Bartosz Guzy, Radosław Jaszczuk
Publisher
Smart Flamingo
Categories
Mechanics