- BGG rating
- 7.8
Rules assistance for Les Rois Francs: Roncevaux
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Les Rois Francs: Roncevaux
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Les Rois Francs: Roncevaux is an expansion for Les Rois Francs released in 2015 for 1–2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Florent Coupeau and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Zone of Control.
About the game
A la charge is a an introductory level tactical medieval wargame. A la charge: Roncevaux offers 3 scenarii for Les Rois Francs Roncevaux 778 - the Death of Roland Roncevaux 812 - the last submission of Pampelune Roncevaux 824 - independence of the Basque country It includes a map(A4) and 18 counters Ownership of Les Rois Francs(VV 100) is needed to play this scenario and it is recommended to use the rules from Furor Barbarus (VV109) As with other A la Charge wargames, Zone of Control, hex to hex moves, command, long range fire and close combat (melee), morale checks and retreats are used. A battle lasts between 30-60 mins
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- Vae Victis
Questions and answers
Les Rois Francs: Roncevaux supports 1–2 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 Les Rois Francs: Roncevaux is 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 Les Rois Francs: Roncevaux 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.
Les Rois Francs: Roncevaux has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Les Rois Francs: Roncevaux belongs to these categories: Wargame and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Zone of Control. 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 Rois Francs: Roncevaux are: Florent Coupeau. 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 Rois Francs: Roncevaux as an expansion for Les Rois Francs. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Les Rois Francs to use it. Check that your edition of Les Rois Francs is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.