- BGG rank
- BGG #4,848
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Henchmania
- 2–5 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,995
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Henchmania: Second Edition
2024
Rules assistance for Henchmania: Second Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 45–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Henchmania: Second Edition
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Henchmania: Second Edition is a board game released in 2024 for 2–5 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jean-Pierre Nicolas and Vincent Jouanneau and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
In this cross between Game Of Thrones and Monty Python become a medieval Lord and puppet master, and use your monstrous and loyal henchmen who will do ANYTHING to help their master satiate his thirst for prestige! A second edition with a lot of changes: new gameplay, new design and even 2 new expansions to come! These 2 new expansions will be included in the box during the Kickstarter campaign (from the main pledge). They also will be available separately as an upgrade pack for the ones who owns and supported the first edition Henchmania is a strategic board game taking place in an odd medieval universe. Each player is the Lord of one family, among four. With the help of your loyal henchmen, capture parts of the city and use your influence to win the battle! The objective is to win as many prestige points as possible in four days, or to be the first player to reach 30 prestige points. There are many ways to earn (and also lose) prestige points! At the end of each day, everyone counts their points before the beginning of the next day. So battle, strut, pray, denigrate... It's a no-holds-barred war to become the new seneschal of Montfleury! -description from publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Jocus (II)
Questions and answers
Henchmania: Second Edition supports 2–5 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 Henchmania: Second Edition is 45–60 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 Henchmania: Second Edition 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.
Henchmania: Second Edition 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.
Henchmania: Second Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Henchmania: Second Edition are: Jean-Pierre Nicolas and Vincent Jouanneau. 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 Henchmania: Second Edition 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.