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Ylandyss
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RatVille
2019
Rules assistance for RatVille
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for RatVille
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RatVille is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Pau Carles and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
"Every inhabitant is the difference between prospering and extinguishing us and we definitely have an important place reserved for you." In RatVille, the players role as leaders of a community of survivors who survive in the sewers. Each shift should be chosen from among the most qualified people in their community to provide their own with the resources necessary for their subsistence. The player who get their community to thrive and grow faster will be the winner. RatVille mixes card, dice and resource management to develop our community and confront terrifying creatures.
Editions
- RatVilleenPrimigenio2019
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- Primigenio
Questions and answers
RatVille supports 2–4 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 RatVille is 60–90 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 RatVille 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.
RatVille has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
RatVille belongs to these categories: Fantasy and City Building. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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 RatVille are: Pau Carles. 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 RatVille 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.