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- BGG #21,289
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Hérois & Monstros
- 3–5 players
- 45–120 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
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Runicards
2013
Rules assistance for Runicards
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- 1–7 players
- 20 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.4/5
Rules assistant for Runicards
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Runicards is a board game released in 2013 for 1–7 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Rovalde Banchieri and its main mechanics are Role Playing, Modular Board, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
English: Fully produced and developed in Brazil by designer Rovalde Banchieri, Runicards is the result of 1 year of hard work, care, playtest and fun! In Runicards the participants play cooperatively with heroes against monsters of the deck, following three adventure cards that tell the players a story. It is a simplification of RPG in the form of a card game. Runicards was first presented to the public during an event of RPG called Moonfest held in São Paulo (Brazil) in October 2012 and led to queues of people excited about the prototype! Runicards is a card game unlike anything that has been done in Brazil! It can be cooperative or competitive. It has rules to adjust the duration and difficulty of the game. Also, everyone plays and has a chance to win until the end! Português: Totalmente produzido e desenvolvido aqui no Brasil pelo designer Rovalde Banchieri, Runicards é o resultado de 1 ano de muito esforço, carinho, playtest e diversão! Em Runicards os participantes jogam cooperativamente com heróis contra os monstros do baralho, seguindo 3 cartas de aventura que contam uma história para os jogadores. É uma simplificação de RPG em forma de card-game. O Runicards foi apresentado pela primeira vez ao público no evento de RPG Moonfest de São Paulo (Brasil), em Outubro de 2012 e gerou filas de pessoas empolgadas com o protótipo! Runicards é um jogo de cartas diferente de tudo que já foi feito no Brasil! Ele pode ser cooperativo ou competitivo. Possuí regras pra ajustar o tempo de duração da partida e a dificuldade do jogo. Além disso, todo mundo joga até o final e tem chance de vencer até o final!
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Publishers
- Kalango Analógico
Questions and answers
Runicards supports 1–7 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 Runicards is 20 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 Runicards for ages 14 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.
Runicards has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Runicards belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Role Playing, Modular Board, 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 Runicards are: Rovalde Banchieri. 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 Runicards 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.