- BGG rating
- 7.7
Rules assistance for Rune Age: Oath and Anvil
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- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.6/5
Rules assistant for Rune Age: Oath and Anvil
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Rune Age: Oath and Anvil is an expansion for Rune Age released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Corey Konieczka and James Kniffen and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game.
About the game
Game description from the publisher: Oath and Anvil, an expansion for Rune Age, adds two new playable races to the game: the dwarves of Dunwarr and the orcs of the Broken Plains. These proud factions each bring their own unique style of play to Rune Age. With their penchant for mining and love of wealth, the dwarves are able to quickly amass large sums of gold, then parlay it into devastating attacks against their foes. Meanwhile, the orcs display a single-minded lust for combat, proving that there's no orcish phrase for "half measure". Their all-or-nothing approach to battle rewards players who empty their hands to win. Not to be outdone, the four existing factions have rallied formidable new units to their cause. Cunning Novice Wizards and massive Roc Warriors bolster the Daqan Lords' emphasis on hand control, while swift Leonx Riders and lumbering Forest Guardians capitalize on the Latari Elves' mastery of influence. The forces of evil are likewise emboldened; foul Vampires and fearsome Barrow Wyrms add their strength to the armies of Waiqar the Undying, while depraved Blood Sisters and corpulent Obscenes engage in ritual mutilation for the glory of the Uthuk! New scenarios challenge your deck-building prowess and new Mercenary cards provide even more strategic options. Unite the tribes, fire the forges, and experience Rune Age like never before!
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Wargames Club Publishing
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Stratelibri
Questions and answers
Rune Age: Oath and Anvil 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 Rune Age: Oath and Anvil is 60 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 Rune Age: Oath and Anvil for ages 13 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.
Rune Age: Oath and Anvil has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Rune Age: Oath and Anvil belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game. 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 Rune Age: Oath and Anvil are: Corey Konieczka and James Kniffen. 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 Rune Age: Oath and Anvil as an expansion for Rune Age. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rune Age to use it. Check that your edition of Rune Age is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.