
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,672
- BGG rating
- 7.3
The Fate of Reiters: Five Battles of the French Wars of Religion 1562-1598
- 2 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Les Guerres du Roi Soleil: La Fronde 1648-1653
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Les Guerres du Roi Soleil: La Fronde 1648-1653 is an expansion for Les Guerres du Roi Soleil 1667-1713 released in 2021 for 2 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 15 and up. It was designed by Philippe Hardy and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Simulation, and Action Points.
Bonus scenario N ° 6 (French magazine VaeVictis #156 (May-June 2021) This scenario is a bonus. It does not correspond exactly to the wars of Louis XIV, but concerns the future monarch because this event forged his character and participated in his absolutism. Casus belli: taking advantage of the weakness of royal power while Louis, the future Louis XIV, was still a minor, the parliament of Paris and the nobility (called the Princes) revolted at different periods and to different degrees against the regency ensured by Anne of Austria (widow of Louis XIII) and Cardinal Mazarin, hated by all. This weakening of France is a boon for Spain, still at war with France, to recover territories (Catalonia, Roussillon, the North of France). The kingdom of France represents the party of the Regent Anne of Austria, Cardinal Mazarin and the king's faithful (some military leaders move from one camp to another) and their allies (Duchy of Savoy, some German states, etc. .). Spain represents the party that brings together the princes as well as the various allies (other German states, Duchy of Lorraine, etc.); for simplicity this party is called the Coalition. —description from the designer
Les Guerres du Roi Soleil: La Fronde 1648-1653 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Les Guerres du Roi Soleil: La Fronde 1648-1653 is 60–120 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 Les Guerres du Roi Soleil: La Fronde 1648-1653 for ages 15 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.
Les Guerres du Roi Soleil: La Fronde 1648-1653 has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Les Guerres du Roi Soleil: La Fronde 1648-1653 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Expansion for Base-game, and Civil War. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Simulation, and Action Points. 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 Les Guerres du Roi Soleil: La Fronde 1648-1653 are: Philippe Hardy. 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 Les Guerres du Roi Soleil: La Fronde 1648-1653 as an expansion for Les Guerres du Roi Soleil 1667-1713. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Les Guerres du Roi Soleil 1667-1713 to use it. Check that your edition of Les Guerres du Roi Soleil 1667-1713 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.