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Feb 13, 2026·Review·30:53·113·Watch on YouTube

Rurik Second Edition (B+) Kickstarter Critique Review

Bower's Game Corner

Bower's Game Corner

Watch “Rurik Second Edition (B+) Kickstarter Critique Review,” a board game review for Rurik: Second Edition from Bower's Game Corner on BoardGameVideo.

Description provided by Bower's Game Corner on YouTube:

Interested in having your next Kickstarter project featured? Check out my Fiverr - https://www.fiverr.com/share/LBGxap Check out the Kickstarter: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/fantasia-games/rurik-2nd-edition?ref= Want To Help The Channel Get Better? Consider my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bowersgamecorner Purchase games on Amazon and support the channel!?: http://amzn.to/2rTdgsf Get a peak behind the scenes and join my Facebook Group!: https://www.facebook.com/BowersGameCorner For More INfo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/460097/rurik-second-edition From The Publisher: Rurik: Second Edition is an immersive euro-style realm-building game set during the turbulent succession crisis of 1015, bringing to life the culture, and political intrigue of Kyivan Rus’. Designed by Stanislav Kordonskiy, illustrated by Yaroslav Radetskyi, Vlad Ricean, and art directed by Yoma. The game invites players to step into the roles of rival leaders. As the sons and claimants of Vladimir the Great struggle for legitimacy, you must build, tax, battle, and accomplish great deeds to win the support of the people and secure your place as the next ruler of Kyivan Rus’. This new edition refines and expands the original design while staying true to the heart of what made Rurik unique. The signature “auction programming” system returns, creating tense and interactive planning moments as players openly bid for actions with their advisors. Rurik: Second Edition enhances this core system with reworked combat and movement rules, updated Deeds and Scheme effects, personal player boards, new Landmarks and an entirely new Merits system that deepens strategic progression. Several elements from the Stone & Blade expansion have also been integrated directly into the base game. The result is a definitive edition that offers richer decisions, smoother flow, and a deeper connection to the history of Kyivan Rus’; perfect for returning fans and newcomers.

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Rurik: Second Edition

Rurik: Second Edition

2027·Stan Kordonskiy

Videos
9
Creators
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Mostly reviews and playthroughs. Rurik: Second Edition is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 3 reviews, 2 how-to-play guides, 3 recorded sessions, and 1 other video.

1 - 4 players
60 - 120 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach

About Rurik: Second Edition, from BoardGameGeek:

Rurik: Second Edition is an immersive euro-style realm-building game set during the turbulent succession crisis of 1015, bringing to life the culture, and political intrigue of Kyivan Rus'. Designed by Stanislav Kordonskiy, illustrated by Yaroslav Radetskyi, Vlad Ricean, and art directed by Yoma. The game invites players to step into the roles of rival leaders. As the sons and claimants of Vladimir the Great struggle for legitimacy, you must build, tax, battle, and accomplish great deeds to win the support of the people and secure your place as the next ruler of Kyivan Rus'. This new edition refines and expands the original design while staying true to the heart of what made Rurik unique. The signature “auction programming” system returns, creating tense and interactive planning moments as players openly bid for actions with their advisors. Rurik: Second Edition enhances this core system with reworked combat and movement rules, updated Deeds and Scheme effects, personal player boards, new Landmarks and an entirely new Merits system that deepens strategic progression. Several elements from the Stone & Blade expansion have also been integrated directly into the base game. The result is a definitive edition that offers richer decisions, smoother flow, and a deeper connection to the history of Kyivan Rus'; perfect for returning fans and newcomers. -description from the publisher

Designer

Stan Kordonskiy

Artists

Yaroslav Radetskyi, Vlad Ricean, Yoma

Publisher

Fantasia Games

Categories

MedievalTerritory Building

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceArea Movement
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