- BGG rank
- BGG #12,654
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Guiscard
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2013
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- 8.2
Rules assistance for The Anarchy
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.3/5
Rules assistant for The Anarchy
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The Anarchy is an expansion for Ager Sanguinis released in 2015 for 1–4 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Buxeria and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation.
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About the game
The Anarchy is the name given to the civil war over the succession to the throne of Henry I Beauclerc, King of England and Duke of Normandy, from 1135 to 1154. This war opposed Stephen of Blois and the Empress Matilda, wife of Geoffrey Plantagenet. Numerous castle sieges took place during this period, so this was the perfect opportunity to update all the siege rules of the various games of the Game: Cry Havoc System. The tactical game includes various siege engines including a new, bigger battering ram that is more realistic than the one that was included with Siege. THE ANARCHY is an extension to Guiscard and Diex Aïe and needs the rules of one of these two games (available as a free download) to be played. Box Contents: > (3) full-color tactical maps, giving a possibility of many different terrains; > (3) sheets of overlays with siege engines, hoarding and scaffolding; > (2) sheets of tactical counters printed in full color; > (1) full-color campaign map ; > (2) sheets of counters for the campaign game printed in full color; > (1) 36-page rule booklet; > (1) 36-page booklet including the historical background, a guide to the playing pieces and both tactical and campaign scenarios; > (8) play sheets for handy reference; > (1) 10-sided die; An optional counter tray is available in the Shoppe of Cry Havoc Fan. The game is available in 2 versions: > English (Both booklets and play sheets in English) > French (Both booklets and play sheets in French)
Mechanics
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Publishers
- Historic'One
Questions and answers
The Anarchy supports 1–4 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 The Anarchy is 90–180 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 The Anarchy 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.
The Anarchy has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
The Anarchy belongs to these categories: Wargame, Medieval, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, and Simulation. 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 The Anarchy are: Buxeria. 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 The Anarchy as an expansion for Ager Sanguinis. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Ager Sanguinis to use it. Check that your edition of Ager Sanguinis is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.