
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,611
- BGG rating
- 7.6
World of Draghan: Sneaky Ol' Dragons
- 2–6 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Fortresses & Clans: Ainsi vint l'orage
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Fortresses & Clans: Ainsi vint l'orage is an expansion for Fortresses & Clans released in 2017 for 2 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Romain Gaschet and its main mechanics are Turn Order: Time Track, Open Drafting, and Action Queue.
With this very first expansion you will be able to add meteorological events to your battles. Its use is extremely simple but will bring a great replayability forcing players to anticipate or being surprised by some unexpected weather changes. At the beginig of a game, put 4 meteo cards face down next to the timeline. Each card will have an influence on the 6 time spaces next to it. Then, the first card is flipped face up and the battle can begin. The other cards will be flipped as soon as a player enter their area. when both players have left an area, the corresponding card is replaced by another from the meteo pile face down. The rain: when you start your turn in this area, spend 2h to activate a troop card instead of 1h. Sun shine: when you start your turn in this area, play your turn normally. Smog: when you start your turn in this area, during a combat, you skip the shooting phase. Storm: when you start your turn in this area, you can only play your clan cards face down. Snow: when you start your turn in this area, discard 1 troop card in each of your assault area. —user summary
Fortresses & Clans: Ainsi vint l'orage 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 Fortresses & Clans: Ainsi vint l'orage is 40 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 Fortresses & Clans: Ainsi vint l'orage 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.
Fortresses & Clans: Ainsi vint l'orage belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Turn Order: Time Track, Open Drafting, and Action Queue. 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 Fortresses & Clans: Ainsi vint l'orage are: Romain Gaschet. 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 Fortresses & Clans: Ainsi vint l'orage as an expansion for Fortresses & Clans. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Fortresses & Clans to use it. Check that your edition of Fortresses & Clans is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.