- BGG rank
- BGG #8,856
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Spexxx
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2013
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,702
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Alarún
2022
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- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
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Alarún is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ruben Dijkstra and Ruurd Lammers and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Under the watchful eye of the old druid Alarún, you will collect mysterious ingredients, obtain the rarest herb and mix and match them into powerful potions. Secretly score bonus points and take over Alarún's migthy staff as the best druid apprentice. The game of Alarún plays in 8 rounds, each in the same way. In these 8 rounds you place 24 ingredients that form your magic square of 5x5 cards. Your druid apprentice completes your magic square. During a round you chose 1 of the 3 available actions. Swap 1 ingredient from your hand with 1 of the 3 ingredients that are face up in the centre of the table. Pass Do not swap an ingredient. Swap and pass: Swap all 3 ingredients from your hand with all 3 ingredients that are face up in the centre of the table. This is a pass at the same time. As soon as a player passes every other player can take 1 more action. Score most points by brewing powerful potions and scoring bonus points along the way. During the game you collect 24 ingredients and combine them in the best possible way into your own magic 5x5 square. At the end of the game your magic square is complete. The ingredients in every row and every column form potions that will score you points, based on the prerequisites.
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Questions and answers
Alarún supports 2–4 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 Alarún is 30–45 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 Alarún for ages 8 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.
Alarún has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Alarún belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are 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 Alarún are: Ruben Dijkstra and Ruurd Lammers. 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 Alarún 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.