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Régents
2011
Rules assistance for Régents
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–5 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Régents
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Régents is a board game released in 2011 for 3–5 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Joël Boutteville and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Action Points.
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About the game
In 1286, Alexander III, King of Scotland, died after a fall from a horse. As none of his children outlived him, the Scottish lords declared that his 4-year old granddaughter, Margaret, be named Queen of Scotland. Due to her young age, the Lords established a regency to administer the kingdom until Margaret was old enough to reign. Having assembled at Edinburgh Castle, with King Edward 1st of England serving as arbitrator, the major Scottish clans will use their influence to earn the honorary title of Regent, also known as "Guardian of the kingdom." As head of one of the pre-eminent Scottish clans, you have but 8 days to earn the title of « Guardian of the Kingdom ». To do so, you’ll manoeuvre your agents throughout Edinburgh Castle’s chambers, and with the help of the King’s counsellors grow your influence over a variety of lordly domains. Note well that neglecting any realm of influence will prevent you from advancing in others. And do not run afoul of the English king, Edward I (Longshanks), who’s declared himself arbitrator of this dispute and seeks to stem the influence of the clans. Finally, avoid revealing your hidden agenda to your rivals, lest they convincingly accuse you of dark deeds and cost you your credibility, or more !
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Questions and answers
Régents supports 3–5 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 Régents is 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 Régents 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.
Régents has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Régents belongs to these categories: Medieval and Political. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Action Points. 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 Régents are: Joël Boutteville. 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 Régents 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.