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Swords of Sovereignty: Bouvines 1214 – Worringen 1288
2012
Rules assistance for Swords of Sovereignty: Bouvines 1214 – Worringen 1288
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- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Swords of Sovereignty: Bouvines 1214 – Worringen 1288
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Swords of Sovereignty: Bouvines 1214 – Worringen 1288 is a board game released in 2012 for 2 players and 120 minutes per game. It was designed by Frédéric Bey and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
Swords of Sovereignty (Epées souveraines) is the 11th module in the series Au Fil de l'Epée (By The Edge of the Sword). It covers two of the most important battles of the XIIIth Century, Bouvines 1214 and Worringen 1288, which are, respectively, the 33rd and 34th battles in the series. Bouvines is a new edition, much expanded, with new map, counters, and scenario specific rules of the game published in 2002 in Vae Victis #45. The game includes: 216 die-cut counters 1 A2 map sheet (Double Sided) One rules/scenarios booklet (16 pages in English OR French) One player aid (English and French) Battles: - Bouvines, 27 July 1214 (Phlippe II Auguste, King of France vs. Emperor Otton IV of Brunswick) - Worringen, 5 June 1288 (John, duke of Brabant vs. Siegfried, Archibishop of Köln) The game features one historical scenario and one "what if?" scenario per battle
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Questions and answers
Swords of Sovereignty: Bouvines 1214 – Worringen 1288 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Swords of Sovereignty: Bouvines 1214 – Worringen 1288 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.
Swords of Sovereignty: Bouvines 1214 – Worringen 1288 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.
Swords of Sovereignty: Bouvines 1214 – Worringen 1288 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. 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 Swords of Sovereignty: Bouvines 1214 – Worringen 1288 are: Frédéric Bey. 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 Swords of Sovereignty: Bouvines 1214 – Worringen 1288 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.