- BGG rating
- 6.4
Avignon: Indulgence Pack 1
- 2 players
- 10–20 min
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,759
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Avignon: A Clash of Popes
2016
Rules assistance for Avignon: A Clash of Popes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 10–20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Avignon: A Clash of Popes
For 2 players
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Avignon: A Clash of Popes is a board game released in 2016 for 2 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by John du Bois and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Avignon: Indulgence Pack 2
- 2 players
- 10–20 min
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Avignon: Schism
- 2 players
- 10–20 min
- 2017
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About the game
The year is 1378, and your rightful claim for the papacy has been challenged by an usurper. You must gain influence among the people of Christendom in order to secure your legitimacy and the Throne of Saint Peter. Avignon is a quick influence manipulation card game in which the two players are rival candidates for Pope in the 14th century. Players gain influence by petitioning members of the medieval Church, such as Cardinals, Nobles, and Knights, and using the characters' unique powers to pull the character cards over to their side of the table (their congregation), or force an opponent to push cards towards them. The first player to get three characters into their congregation wins.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Matagot
- Frosted Games
- Pendragon Game Studio
- Button Shy
Questions and answers
Avignon: A Clash of Popes 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 Avignon: A Clash of Popes is 10–20 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 Avignon: A Clash of Popes 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.
Avignon: A Clash of Popes 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.
Avignon: A Clash of Popes belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence. 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 Avignon: A Clash of Popes are: John du Bois. 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 Avignon: A Clash of Popes 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.