
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,131
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Dark Eden
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 1997

1994
Rules assistance for Fury of the Clansmen
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Fury of the Clansmen is a board game released in 1994 for 2–8 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Bryan Winter and its main mechanics are Modular Board and Cooperative Game.
Fury of the Clansmen is a tactical combat game set in the Mutant Chronicles universe. Players control squads of Clansmen or Dark Legion minions in various missions on the planet Venus. Each side has special objectives in each mission, and the team that accomplishes its goals first wins the game. Includes 32 detailed plastic miniatures. Can be combined with Pressman's Siege of the Citadel game to create very large battles. Additional rules and statistics for this game can be found in two supplements for the Mutant Chronicles RPG: the Imperial Sourcebook (with stats for many of the Imperial Corporation's forces), and the Algeroth Sourcebook (with stats for the myriad of forces available to the "Apostle of War"). Another expansion appeared in the Swedish magazine "Sinkadus" issue 43, which offered new squads for both sides, a new board, and a scenario using map boards from Fury and Siege of the Citadel together. The Klansman player can now play as the Brotherhood faction, who use supernatural "Art" cards. The Dark Legion player can use "Dark Symmetry" cards.
Fury of the Clansmen supports 2–8 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 Fury of the Clansmen 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 Fury of the Clansmen 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.
Fury of the Clansmen has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Fury of the Clansmen belongs to these categories: Fighting, Exploration, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Modular Board and Cooperative Game. 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 Fury of the Clansmen are: Bryan Winter. 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 Fury of the Clansmen 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.