- BGG rating
- 6.0
Before the Invasions
- 2–4 players
- 120–300 min
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,407
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Invasions: Volume 1 – 350-650 AD
2020
Rules assistance for Invasions: Volume 1 – 350-650 AD
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 240–1200 min
- 13+
- Complexity 4.3/5
Rules assistant for Invasions: Volume 1 – 350-650 AD
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Invasions: Volume 1 – 350-650 AD is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 240–1200 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Philippe Thibaut and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Simulation.
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About the game
Invasions simulates 600 years of European history, from 350 to 950 AD more or less. It will come as two games: (volumes 1 and 2), one covering the early period (till 600 AD more or less, before the Arabs) and another on the late period (from the Arabs till the Normans). During this period, known as the Dark Ages, many peoples invaded the continent, each hoping to colonize it or conquer a realm there, replacing other peoples established before them. But the new conquerors would never maintain their new powers for long, as they were also themselves invaded by other and newer peoples. This game ends by the time those great migrations ended. In Invasions, each player controls many different peoples. Each of them strives to carve a realm at the best possible location, in view of historical objectives assigned by the rules. Some will prevail and found strong kingdoms and prosperous empires...others will vanish in the void of history.
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Designers
Publishers
- Wisdom Owl
Questions and answers
Invasions: Volume 1 – 350-650 AD supports 2–4 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 Invasions: Volume 1 – 350-650 AD is 240–1200 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 Invasions: Volume 1 – 350-650 AD for ages 13 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.
Invasions: Volume 1 – 350-650 AD has a complexity rating of 4.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Invasions: Volume 1 – 350-650 AD belongs to these categories: Wargame, Medieval, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Simulation. 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 Invasions: Volume 1 – 350-650 AD are: Philippe Thibaut. 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 Invasions: Volume 1 – 350-650 AD 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.