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Rules assistance for El Cid
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for El Cid
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El Cid is an expansion for Warhammer Ancient Battles released in 2003 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by James Morris and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Secret Unit Deployment.
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About the game
From the publisher: Warfare in the Spanish Reconquista: 900-1250 AD Rodrigo Diaz, better known as El Cid, is one of the most famous warriors of the Middle Ages. His deeds are legendary and his adventures in a world of Moors and Christians, castillos and caballeros, provide ideal territory for games of Warhammer Ancient Battles. This source book contains an historical overview and detailed chronologies outlining the important events and battles of the time. This book will give you 8 detailed lists featuring: Armies of Christian Spain - The early Christian Kingdoms, the Age of El Cid and the Reconquista. Armies of Al-Andalus - The Caliphate of Cordoba, the Taifa Kings and the Later Taifas. Armies of the African Invaders - The Almoravids and the Almohads. Aliados y Mercenarios - Allies and Mercenaries available for hire to complement your armies. The age in which El Cid lived is one of the most colourful in military history and the armies are spectacular and varied and this is portrayed in a 16-page color section. Accompanying each of the army lists are detailed notes on wargaming tactics, and collecting and painting the various armies that fought in Medieval Spain. The book also contains two new scenarios for games of Warhammer Ancient Battles, as well as a campaign system allowing you to hire El Cid himself! Expands: Warhammer Ancient Battles
Designers
Publishers
- Warhammer Historical Wargames Ltd
Questions and answers
El Cid supports 2–6 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 El Cid is 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 El Cid 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.
El Cid has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
El Cid belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Secret Unit Deployment. 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 El Cid are: James Morris. 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 El Cid as an expansion for Warhammer Ancient Battles. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer Ancient Battles to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer Ancient Battles is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.