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Lex Saxonum
2019
Rules assistance for Lex Saxonum
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 120–180 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Lex Saxonum
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Lex Saxonum is a board game released in 2019 for 1–2 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jean-Philippe Gury and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Simulation.
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About the game
Lex Saxonum is a two-player game that simulates the conquest of Saxony by Charlemagne in the last quarter of the VIIIth century. One of the players represents the Carolingians of Austrasia, Hesse, Thuringia and West Friesland, the other player controls the different Saxon tribal federations and their Danish and Frisian allies. The goal of Charlemagne is to integrate Saxony into the Carolingian domain, including through terror and exemplary massacres. Vae Victis game issue 147 Lex Saxonum Complexity : 4/10 Solitaire suitability : 2/10 Game turn = one year A unit = a few hundred men —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Vae Victis
- Cérigo Editions
Questions and answers
Lex Saxonum 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 Lex Saxonum is 120–180 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 Lex Saxonum 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.
Lex Saxonum has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Lex Saxonum belongs to these categories: Wargame and Medieval. 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 Lex Saxonum are: Jean-Philippe Gury. 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 Lex Saxonum 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.