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The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel
2022
Rules assistance for The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel
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- 2–7 players
- 40–140 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
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The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a board game released in 2022 for 2–7 players, 40–140 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Kyle Garfield and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Point to Point Movement.
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About the game
In The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, Sir Percival Blakeney Baronet and his group of friends aim to undermine the bloodthirsty revolution by saving French aristocrats from the guillotine. Danger of being captured and delivered to the guillotine themselves is real. Their final objective is to discover the location of the young Dauphin and free him. The revolutionaries have some tricks of their own. The reign of terror is spreading across the French countryside and it will only get worse. League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a fully cooperative game of hand management and delivery disruption that allows players to play out the adventure from Baroness Emma Orczy classic novel on their tabletop. Chauvelin and Marguerite can optionally be added to increase thematic game play. Daring rescues, desperate fencing, careful planning, intelligent cooperation, and a little luck will bring you victory. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel supports 2–7 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 The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is 40–140 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 League of the Scarlet Pimpernel 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 League of the Scarlet Pimpernel has a complexity rating of 3.0 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 League of the Scarlet Pimpernel belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Adventure, and Novel-based. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Point to Point Movement. 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 League of the Scarlet Pimpernel are: Kyle Garfield. 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 League of the Scarlet Pimpernel 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.