
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,319
- BGG rating
- 7.3
RagnaRok Star
- 2–4 players
- 35–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Once Upon a Line: Les Larmes de Fond
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Once Upon a Line: Les Larmes de Fond is an expansion for Once Upon a Line released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by William Aubert and Dan Thouvenot and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Deduction, and Role Playing.
This extension contains two fundamental mechanical differences from the original saga. The first concerns the Heroes. From the start of the adventure, you will be able to identify and embody eight individuals who are more talented than the others. A strong but inexplicable connection seems to bind them together. Pilot, special forces soldier, psychiatrist... each excels in their field and will give you an undeniable advantage on the battlefield. However, this immediate connection with all these Heroes makes your mental bond less powerful. Only time spent alongside each of them will improve their performance. Your Heroes start with very few standard tiles. Fortunately, each of their talents comes with an additional standard tile that is very useful for progressing on the Destiny Grids. Each Power Word will therefore be all the more valuable to you in succeeding in your quest.
Once Upon a Line: Les Larmes de Fond supports 1–4 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 Once Upon a Line: Les Larmes de Fond is 120–240 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 Once Upon a Line: Les Larmes de Fond for ages 14 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.
Once Upon a Line: Les Larmes de Fond belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Deduction, and Role Playing. 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 Once Upon a Line: Les Larmes de Fond are: William Aubert and Dan Thouvenot. 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 Once Upon a Line: Les Larmes de Fond as an expansion for Once Upon a Line. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Once Upon a Line to use it. Check that your edition of Once Upon a Line is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.