
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,032
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Luxor
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Rune Stones: Enchanted Forest
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Rune Stones: Enchanted Forest is an expansion for Rune Stones released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Rüdiger Dorn and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Rune Stones: Enchanted Forest includes two expansion modules: Familiars: Players may forfeit the action of a card in order to move their familiar deeper into the enchanted forest. By doing so they may collect magical toadstools and receive some bonuses that will help them on their quest. Players will also receive points at the end of the game based on their position along the track. Rune Influx: Eight new types of Rune Stones that can be added to the game, as well as optional rules for bringing Rune Stones into play.
Rune Stones: Enchanted Forest 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 Stones: Enchanted Forest 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 Stones: Enchanted Forest 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.
Rune Stones: Enchanted Forest has a complexity rating of 2.5 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 Stones: Enchanted Forest belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Stones: Enchanted Forest are: Rüdiger Dorn. 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 Stones: Enchanted Forest as an expansion for Rune Stones. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rune Stones to use it. Check that your edition of Rune Stones is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.