
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,379
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Heroes & Kings
- 2 players
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2018

2002
Rules assistance for Epées de France
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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Epées de France 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.
The third release in the "Au fil de l'Epée" series. Released by Frédéric and Pascal own brand "Canons en Carton". Available in English, French or Italian. Includes 4 new scenarios: Cocherel 1364 - Auray 1364 - Patay 1429 - Castillon 1453 1 rules booklet 1 scenarios booklet with historical notes 4 A3 maps - 216 counters - 1 color Player Aid Card
Epées de France 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 Epées de France 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 Epées de France 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.
Epées de France has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Epées de France belongs to these categories: Wargame, Print & Play, 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 Epées de France 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 Epées de France 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.