Runebound: Shadows of Margath

Runebound: Shadows of Margath supports 2–6 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 Runebound: Shadows of Margath is 120 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 Runebound: Shadows of Margath 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.

Runebound: Shadows of Margath has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.

Runebound: Shadows of Margath belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Adventure, and Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Runebound: Shadows of Margath and want something comparable for your next game night.

The credited designers of Runebound: Shadows of Margath are: Martin Wallace and Darrell Hardy. 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 Runebound: Shadows of Margath as an expansion for Runebound. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Runebound to use it. Check that your edition of Runebound is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.