- BGG rating
- 8.3
Deus Lo Vult: Outremer
- 2–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,766
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Deus lo Vult
2020
Rules assistance for Deus lo Vult
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- 2–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for Deus lo Vult
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Deus lo Vult is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Michael Badelin and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Tile Placement, and Grid Movement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.8
Deus Lo Vult: Fates & Fortunes
- 2–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Deus Lo Vult: Inshallah
- 2–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Deus Lo Vult: Knights Templar
- 2–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Deus Lo Vult: Popular Crusade
- 2–4 players
- 30–120 min
- 2020
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About the game
Deus lo Vult is a board game for two to four treacherous and greedy marauders and murderers. Based on opulent European manuscripts of the 12th to 15th centuries, the game draws heavily on the military games played by the medieval aristocracy all over the world: shogi, xiangqi, chaturanga, and backgammon. You control an army of crusaders trying to loot as much treasure from the Holy Land as possible. At the same time, you hinder the progress of other players using the mutually shared army of the Saracens. God is watching the Crusades closely and often intervenes with Divine Will events that you may use to your advantage. But don’t forget to maintain your camp’s amenities, or when the moment comes, your troops may be too busy fighting diarrhea. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Hiatus Games
Questions and answers
Deus lo Vult 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 Deus lo Vult is 30–120 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 Deus lo Vult for ages 14 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.
Deus lo Vult 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.
Deus lo Vult belongs to these categories: Wargame and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Tile Placement, and Grid Movement. 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 Deus lo Vult are: Michael Badelin. 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 Deus lo Vult 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.