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Rules assistance for Saga: Age of Crusades
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 25–320 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Saga: Age of Crusades
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Saga: Age of Crusades is an expansion for SAGA Rulebook (2nd Edition) released in 2018 for 1–6 players, 25–320 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alexandre Buchel and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Dice Rolling, and Die Icon Resolution.
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About the game
Deus vult! At the dawn of the thirteenth century, these words set Europe aflame. The hearts of nobles and serfs alike are filled with an ardent desire to absolve their sins by taking up arms against the enemies of the faith. In 1095, the princes of the west answer the Pope's call, take the cross, and travel to Jerusalem to liberate the Holy City from the hands of the infidels. In 1147, the same call goes out again, and turns the might of Christendom against the Baltic shores where Europe's last pagans thrive. On the Iberian peninsula, Spanish lords resume their attempts to reconquer the lands the Moors have ruled since 711. For more than two centuries, these unprecedented military expeditions will see kingdoms and cultures rise and fall. Great champions will lead their nations through heroic battles whose consiquences will be felt for decades. SAGA Age of Crusades is a SAGA Supplement which covers the wars of faith fought in the West and the East from the First Crusade to the Mongol invasions. This Universe offers 12 factions covering every arena of battle, each one with its own Battle Board, legendary unit, heroes and special rules. The book also contains auxiliary units to recruit, and a variant on the standard game which transforms your game into a battle of faith! Follow in the wake of Godfrey of Bouillon, join the ranks of the Teutonic Order, fight alongside Saladin or resist with the Baltic tribes. Do not weaken for the valian will survive and win eternity in heaven! NOTE - You will need a copy of SRB20 SAGA Rulebook to use SAGA Age of Crusades!
Designers
Publishers
- Studio Tomahawk
- Gripping Beast
Questions and answers
Saga: Age of Crusades supports 1–6 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 Saga: Age of Crusades is 25–320 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 Saga: Age of Crusades 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.
Saga: Age of Crusades belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Dice Rolling, and Die Icon Resolution. 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 Saga: Age of Crusades are: Alexandre Buchel. 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 Saga: Age of Crusades as an expansion for SAGA Rulebook (2nd Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need SAGA Rulebook (2nd Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of SAGA Rulebook (2nd Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.