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Rules assistance for Runebound: The Cataclysm
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.1/5
Rules assistant for Runebound: The Cataclysm
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Runebound: The Cataclysm is an expansion for Runebound: Second Edition released in 2008 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Robert Vaughn and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
Belongs to the Runebound Series. Card expansion for Runebound, 2nd Ed. From FFG's website: On the night of the cataclysm, a star fell from the sky, and the land was shattered. Many of the free towns were destroyed; the rest fell prey to terrible curses. Only the most courageous and clever of heroes can free the remaining towns from the beasts, spells, and afflictions that plague them. In this variant game, in addition to normal adventuring, the players must face the obstacles and dangers lying within the cursed towns. If they can overcome them and successfully return from special quests, they may become the towns’ saviors, and the free towns will once again be able to rebuild. The Curse of the Cataclysm adventure variant replaces some elements of the Rise of the Dragon Lords adventure found in the base Runebound game, creating an entirely new game experience! Expands: Runebound: Second Edition
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Questions and answers
Runebound: The Cataclysm 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: The Cataclysm 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: The Cataclysm 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: The Cataclysm has a complexity rating of 2.1 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: The Cataclysm belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Runebound: The Cataclysm are: Robert Vaughn. 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: The Cataclysm as an expansion for Runebound: Second Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Runebound: Second Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Runebound: Second Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.