- BGG rank
- BGG #5,797
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Squire for Hire
- 1–2 players
- 15–25 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,764
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Squire for Hire: Mystic Runes
2020
Rules assistance for Squire for Hire: Mystic Runes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 15–25 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Squire for Hire: Mystic Runes
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Squire for Hire: Mystic Runes is a board game released in 2020 for 1–2 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jon Merchant and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Squire for Hire: Mystic Runes is a standalone expansion for Squire for Hire that sees your squire assist on quests through treacherous mountains, in hopes of finding the fabled mystic runes. Continue to efficiently pack, optimize your bag space, reduce junk, and collect the most valuable bag for the adventurer you serve. Discovering Runes will allow you to manipulate cards in order to ensure a high scoring bag. Mystic Runes is an 18-card, tile-laying inventory management game for 1-2 players that takes about 15-20 min to play and can either be played by itself for a 1-2 player adventure, or combined with the Squire for Hire base game for a 1-4 player experience! —description from the publisher
Editions
- Squire for Hire: Mystic RunesenLetiman Games2020
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- Letiman Games
Questions and answers
Squire for Hire: Mystic Runes supports 1–2 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 Squire for Hire: Mystic Runes is 15–25 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 Squire for Hire: Mystic Runes 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.
Squire for Hire: Mystic Runes has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Squire for Hire: Mystic Runes belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Animals, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Solo / Solitaire 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 Squire for Hire: Mystic Runes are: Jon Merchant. 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 Squire for Hire: Mystic Runes 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.