
- BGG rank
- BGG #626
- BGG rating
- 7.4
BattleLore
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2006

Rules assistance for Fiefs et Empires
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Fiefs et Empires is an expansion for Ave Tenebrae released in 1988 for 2–4 players and 180 minutes per game. It was designed by François Marcela-Froideval and its main mechanics are Modular Board and Hexagon Grid.
Fiefs et Empires is an expansion for Ave Tenebrae, a French fantasy wargame. It adds new units and scenarios to the base game, as well as modular maps. The rule book contains rules for creating and managing a "fief" (dominion), which can be used standalone but are meant to be used as a roleplaying aid for fantasy roleplaying campaigns. The rules can be used with any RPG but are written with Dungeons and Dragons in mind.
Fiefs et Empires 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 Fiefs et Empires 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.
Fiefs et Empires has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Fiefs et Empires belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Modular Board 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 Fiefs et Empires are: François Marcela-Froideval. 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 Fiefs et Empires as an expansion for Ave Tenebrae. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Ave Tenebrae to use it. Check that your edition of Ave Tenebrae is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.