
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,200
- BGG rating
- 7.1
12 Rivers
- 2–4 players
- 45–75 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2025

2019
Rules assistance for 13 Couronnes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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13 Couronnes is a board game released in 2019 for 2–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Romain Caterdjian and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
Change the law, apply it and become the first player to have 13 Crowns to win the game ! You have 6 cards on hand. At your turn, 3 possibilities: Keep the law and apply it to win the reward of the law Play a card from your hand to change the law, apply it if you can and win the reward Pass your turn to change your hand and come back to 6 cards on hand Play also with the shied as joker to apply the law or the guards to block the law and avoid another player to change it. The law and rewards are various: show some cards of each families, discard a card, having the minimum of cards or crown,... to win one or more crowns, shields, guards or steal them to another player,... —description from the publisher
13 Couronnes supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 13 Couronnes is 20–30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 13 Couronnes for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
13 Couronnes has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
13 Couronnes belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 13 Couronnes are: Romain Caterdjian. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 13 Couronnes as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.