
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,274
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Au fil de l'épée
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2002

2008
Rules assistance for Epées et Hallebardes 1315-1476
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 et Hallebardes 1315-1476 is a board game released in 2008 for 2 players and 180 minutes per game. It was designed by Frédéric Bey and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
A simple tactical wargame covering the battles of Swiss Middle Ages: Morgarten 1315, Sempach 1386 and Grandson 1476. One map hexagon represents about 200 meters and each game turn represents about 1/2 hour of real time.
Epées et Hallebardes 1315-1476 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 et Hallebardes 1315-1476 is 180 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.
Epées et Hallebardes 1315-1476 has a complexity rating of 2.4 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 et Hallebardes 1315-1476 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Medieval. Its main mechanics are 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 et Hallebardes 1315-1476 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 et Hallebardes 1315-1476 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.