- BGG rating
- 6.6
Rune: Grand Master Micro Expansion
- 2 players
- 5–15 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,997
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Rune
2019
Rules assistance for Rune
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 5–15 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Rune
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Rune is a board game released in 2019 for 2 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Zemilio and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Layering, and Melding and Splaying.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Rune: Adepts Micro Expansion
- 2 players
- 5–15 min
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Rune: Dark Master Micro Expansion
- 2 players
- 5–15 min
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Rune: The Third Master
- 3 players
- 5–15 min
- 2021
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About the game
Rune is a fast-paced card game where you'll try to summon Zemilio from another world. Only the one who will collect the most mana from the rune stones will be able to complete the ritual. On their turns, players place cards from their hand to link runes of the same type. A card has to be placed on top of part of at least one other card in game and has to follow at least one of the following rules: 1) Place runes on top of the same color runes. 2) Runes have to match adjacent runes. Once placed, a player can draw another card, or place a rune master on top of a rune to control it, and all the runes of the same colour adjacent to each other. Once all players have placed all their rune masters, the game ends and players receive points for each rune controlled by their Rune Masters.
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- WoodCat
- Little Rocket Games
- Giga Mech Games
- Moria Games
- Zemilio Entertainment
Questions and answers
Rune supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Rune 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 Rune for ages 7 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 has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Abstract Strategy, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Layering, and Melding and Splaying. 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 are: Zemilio. 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 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.