
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Neville's Cross, 17 Octobre 1346
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2008

2002
Rules assistance for Au fil de l'épée
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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Au fil de l'épée is a board game released in 2002 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Frédéric Bey and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid.
Au fil de l'épée (By The Edge of the Sword) is a simple tactical wargame covering the battles of Muret 1213, Bouvines 1214, Lac Peïpous 1242 and Benevento 1266. One map hexagon represents about 200 meters and each game turn represents about 1/2 hour of real time.
Au fil de l'épée supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Au fil de l'épée is 60 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 Au fil de l'épée for ages 12 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.
Au fil de l'épée has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Au fil de l'épée belongs to these categories: Wargame and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Hexagon Grid. 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 Au fil de l'épée are: Frédéric Bey. 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 Au fil de l'épée 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.