- BGG rating
- 5.9
Furor Barbarus: Lyndanise 1219
- 2 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,548
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Furor Barbarus
2013
Rules assistance for Furor Barbarus
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Furor Barbarus
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Furor Barbarus is a board game released in 2013 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Florent Coupeau and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Furor Barbarus is a an introductory level tactical medieval wargame. This is the fourth module of the "A la Charge!" series. Each turn is composed of 6 phases: Movement of Player 1 Combat of Player 1 Movement of Player 2 Combat of Player 2 Check victory conditions Advance the Turn Marker Four battles are included: Campus Mauriacus, 451 (Romans & Allies vs. Huns & Allies) Soissons, 486 (Franks vs. Romans) Tolbiac, 496 (Franks vs. Alamans) Vouillé, 507 (Franks vs. Wisigoths) Many wargame concepts are introduced like Zone of Control, moving from hexagon to hexagon, command, firing long distance or close combat (melee), checking morale and retreating. A battle lasts between 30-60 mins.
Questions and answers
Furor Barbarus 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 Furor Barbarus is 60 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 Furor Barbarus for ages 8 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.
Furor Barbarus 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.
Furor Barbarus belongs to these categories: Wargame, Medieval, and Ancient. 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 Furor Barbarus are: Florent Coupeau. 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 Furor Barbarus 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.