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Best for: Families, gateway gamers, mixed experience groups, couples
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Valley of the Vikings
Marie Fort, Wilfried Fort · HABA · 2019
Bowl a ball into Viking barrels to knock opponents' tokens toward the dock — but going over the edge loses your coins. A dexterity game with real push-your-luck decisions about when to push opponents and when to grab coins safely.
Players
2–4
Time
20 min
Ages
6+
Difficulty
Light
Why you'll like it
- Bowling mechanic is instantly fun
- Genuine decisions about risk and timing
- Beautiful Viking-themed HABA components
- Accessible to very young players
- Quick 20-minute games
May not be for you if…
- Very simple for anyone over 8
- Dexterity-dependent
- Limited replay variety
- Small component pieces require care
Best for
Young children 6+familiesdexterity fans
Awards
- 2019Mensa SelectGeneral (nom)
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