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The Liberation of Rietburg
2019
Rules assistance for The Liberation of Rietburg
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for The Liberation of Rietburg
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The Liberation of Rietburg is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Gerhard Hecht and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, and Cooperative Game.
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Die Befreiung der Rietburg: Varkur – der dunkle Magier
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About the game
Gors, Skral, and other creatures have invaded and now occupy King Brandur's fortress, known as Rietburg. Only by working together can the heroes of Andor complete four of six tasks to free the Rietburg. What tasks await the players will be revealed only during the course of the game... The Liberation of Rietburg is a standalone game set in the world of Legends of Andor. During their efforts to complete quests, players will each control a hero with special abilities and will find helpful items and meet new friends who support them. By using cards, heroes move from place to place and fight creatures, but while fulfilling their duties, the players must not lose any time, or else they will lose together.
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Publishers
- Arclight Games
- KOSMOS
- IELLO
- Thames & Kosmos
Questions and answers
The Liberation of Rietburg supports 2–4 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 Liberation of Rietburg is 40 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 Liberation of Rietburg for ages 10 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 Liberation of Rietburg has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
The Liberation of Rietburg belongs to these categories: Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, and Cooperative 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 The Liberation of Rietburg are: Gerhard Hecht. 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 Liberation of Rietburg 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.