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Forwarder of Xanadu
2018
Rules assistance for Forwarder of Xanadu
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- 3–5 players
- 120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Forwarder of Xanadu
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Forwarder of Xanadu is a board game released in 2018 for 3–5 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Kuro and its main mechanics are Modular Board and Pick-up and Deliver.
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About the game
Forwarder of Xanadu is a modular-board pick-up and deliver game by Japanese designer Kuro. The players are all freight companies, who should carry their goods to fulfill orders, in order to gain points. On each of their turns, players can perform an action such as produce, freight, enhance, or fulfill order. Goods can be produced and enhanced only in the starting space; they are then carried to other spaces on the board. Locations all have a type, and the randomly drawn order card states type of location, amount of goods, and desired quality. Players need to plan in advance, and choose which of their abilities they want to upgrade, in order to be more efficient. —user summary
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Forwarder of Xanadu supports 3–5 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 Forwarder of Xanadu is 120 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 Forwarder of Xanadu 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.
Forwarder of Xanadu has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Forwarder of Xanadu belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Industry / Manufacturing. Its main mechanics are Modular Board and Pick-up and Deliver. 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 Forwarder of Xanadu are: Kuro. 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 Forwarder of Xanadu 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.