
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,269
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Lost Temple
- 2–8 players
- 40 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2011

2023
Rules assistance for Grail Cup
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Grail Cup is a board game released in 2023 for 3–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Bruno Faidutti and its main mechanics are Race, Track Movement, and Closed Drafting.
In Grail Cup, you will try to reach the castle first, trapping your enemies along the way, and even influencing a mighty Dragon so it can keep your opponents away. A hidden role selection-drafting system, reminiscing of Citadels, will allow you to bluff your way through Victory. A light and fun race game played in no more than 30mn. During each turn, you select a role which will define who you are playing and which action you'll take. Turn order is defined by the role you selected, and acting first or last can have tremendous consequences. -description from publisher
Grail Cup supports 3–8 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 Grail Cup is 30 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 Grail Cup for ages 10 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.
Grail Cup has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Grail Cup belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Race, Track Movement, and Closed Drafting. 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 Grail Cup are: Bruno Faidutti. 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 Grail Cup 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.