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Quest for the Faysylwood
1993
Rules assistance for Quest for the Faysylwood
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Quest for the Faysylwood
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Quest for the Faysylwood is a board game released in 1993 for 2–8 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by David Shaw (I) and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
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About the game
Players each take on the role of one of the 8 available characters: knight, dwarf, elf, thief, magician, sorceress, ranger, or cleric. Each has their own physical and magical combat ratings along with special abilities. The object of the game is to be the first player to complete their quest by clearing five terrain cards. Along the way players will fight monsters, gain followers and useful items, and deal with whatever hazards the other players heap upon them.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Faysylwood Press
Questions and answers
Quest for the Faysylwood supports 2–8 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 Quest for the Faysylwood is 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 Quest for the Faysylwood for ages 12 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.
Quest for the Faysylwood has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Quest for the Faysylwood belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 Quest for the Faysylwood are: David Shaw (I). 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 Quest for the Faysylwood 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.