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Rise of the Exiled
2018
Rules assistance for Rise of the Exiled
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–12 players
- 5–15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Rise of the Exiled
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Rise of the Exiled is a board game released in 2018 for 2–12 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jarom Higley and its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, and Area Movement.
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About the game
Description from the designer: Rise of the Exiled is a fast-paced, family-friendly game for 2-12 players. While simple to learn and quick to complete, games are fun and competitive for all ages. Players split into two teams and each player chooses a character. Each character has a clear plastic playing card for a weapon. Players use these weapons to attack simultaneously by throwing the cards at opposing characters. Hitting a character with your weapon causes a hit, and damage is scored (1 for limbs, 2 for body or 3 damage for head shots). If a player accumulates 7 or more damage, he/she is eliminated. After attacking, each player moves one card length in any direction. Play repeats until only one team remains. Last team standing, wins. Each character in Rise of the Exiled has at least one ability to enhance their usefulness on the field of battle. For example, one character can "Blot out the Sky" twice per game to make all opponents attack with their eyes closed on their next attack.
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Questions and answers
Rise of the Exiled supports 2–12 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 Rise of the Exiled is 5–15 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 Rise of the Exiled for ages 8 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.
Rise of the Exiled has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Rise of the Exiled belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, and Area Movement. 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 Rise of the Exiled are: Jarom Higley. 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 Rise of the Exiled 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.