
- BGG rank
- BGG #4
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Gloomhaven
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2017
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L'Aventure c'est dur is a board game released in 2010 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ludovic Chapellière.
The kingdom of Fayrune finds itself in terrible peril. Peasants are in uproar over the Dragon scouring the countryside, burning crops to the ground, and leaving naught but an enormous singe-mark where crops meant to feed the realm once stood. Worse still, the Dragon is never sated and has now taken to devouring livestock. With his knights on the run, the King issues a final, desperate plea to those who would slay the beast, promising his daughter's hand in marriage as a reward. In L'Aventure c'est dur you are one of those brave/foolish souls who have stepped forward to travel across the land and attempt to slay the Dragon. First, you must play "Land" cards, each of which specifies a distance, to travel one hundred miles (80 with five or more players) Milles Bornes-style and reach the Dragon's lair. Once there, you use "Combat" cards that have accumulated in your hand to try to exhaust the Dragon's hit points and the princess' hand.
L'Aventure c'est dur supports 2–6 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 L'Aventure c'est dur 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 L'Aventure c'est dur 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.
L'Aventure c'est dur has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
L'Aventure c'est dur belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Adventure. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed L'Aventure c'est dur and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of L'Aventure c'est dur are: Ludovic Chapellière. 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 L'Aventure c'est dur 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.