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Fil Rouge: Shadow of the Tiger
2024
Rules assistance for Fil Rouge: Shadow of the Tiger
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- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Fil Rouge: Shadow of the Tiger
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Fil Rouge: Shadow of the Tiger is a board game released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Julien Prothière and Tom Prothière and its main mechanics are Storytelling, Cooperative Game, and Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
Fil rouge is a range of cooperative and narrative games by Julien and Tom Prothière. The Shadow of the Tiger is its first opus. Shadow of the Tiger, a story about exile, and the scars it leaves over time. Cooperate to reconstruct a visual story in 4 chapters from illustrated cards. Fil Rouge creates a unique experience where each player lives and shares a story. In each chapter, participants must find the thread of the story and put the cards dealt back in order in the Frieze. Although the game is designed to be played only once, it offers a deeply enriching experience that remains etched in the memories. The four chapters can be played consecutively or in several times, live the story at your own pace. Each chapter is divided into a certain number of cards, distributed among the players, except one which is placed in the Frieze. They will be able to communicate freely, without showing each other their cards, in order to find the thread of the story. The discussions will lead the players to reveal the cards and place them in the Frieze to reconstruct the story. The intention is to listen, talk about emotions, and experience sensitive exchanges through the game and the story it offers.
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- Pegasus Spiele
- Lumberjacks Studio
- KODAMA. The Playful Spirit
Questions and answers
Fil Rouge: Shadow of the Tiger 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 Fil Rouge: Shadow of the Tiger is 60–90 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 Fil Rouge: Shadow of the Tiger 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.
Fil Rouge: Shadow of the Tiger has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Fil Rouge: Shadow of the Tiger belongs to these categories: Comic Book / Strip. Its main mechanics are Storytelling, Cooperative Game, and Pattern Recognition. 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 Fil Rouge: Shadow of the Tiger are: Julien Prothière and Tom Prothière. 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 Fil Rouge: Shadow of the Tiger 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.