
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,202
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Deluges
- 3–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2010

2023
Rules assistance for Luminis
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Luminis is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Guillaume Besançon and its main mechanics are Race, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
ENGLISH : Enter a ruthless race and be the first to complete your cathedral. Use the resources you gather to build your masterpiece level by level. Your rivals must not stand a chance, you have to be the first to raise your spire above the city! This beautifully illustrated game features simple rules with deep tactical gameplay that provide a new experience every time you play. Waste no time, and start laying the foundations of your victory! FRANÇAIS : Lancez-vous dans une course effrénée vers le sommet de votre Cathédrale. Construisez-la étape par étape, grâce aux ressources que vous accumulez. Ne laissez aucune chance à vos adversaires et soyez le premier à poser la flèche de votre cathédrale. Des règles simples pour une profondeur tactique qui rend chaque partie différente, le tout accompagné de magnifiques illustrations ! N’attendez plus et commencez à poser les bases de votre réussite !
Luminis supports 2–5 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 Luminis is 30–60 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 Luminis 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.
Luminis has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Luminis belongs to these categories: Card Game and Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Race, Set Collection, and Open Drafting. 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 Luminis are: Guillaume Besançon. 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 Luminis 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.