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Vye: The Card Game of Capture and Control
2013
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- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Vye: The Card Game of Capture and Control
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Vye: The Card Game of Capture and Control is a board game released in 2013 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Doug Woolsey, Joe Morrissey, and Vince D'Amelio and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
You are the ruler of a fledgling kingdom in the land of Vye. Around you are untamed lands ripe for the taking. But you are not alone! Other rulers seek to broaden their holdings as well. You must carefully protect your borders even as you race to expand them. Will you control the largest kingdom? Or will you see your power splintered? Plan your moves well - it will take strategy and a little luck to win the battle for Vye! Vye is a strategy card game played by 2-5 players. The goal of the game is to have the largest connected kingdom when the game ends. You grow your kingdom by placing Land and Building cards on the table, claiming the cards you place and potentially others around them in the process. Vye is easy to learn and can be played in about 20 minutes.
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Publishers
- Sixteen Coal Black Horses
- Sand Hat Games, LLC
Questions and answers
Vye: The Card Game of Capture and Control supports 2–5 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 Vye: The Card Game of Capture and Control is 20 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 Vye: The Card Game of Capture and Control for ages 8 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.
Vye: The Card Game of Capture and Control has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Vye: The Card Game of Capture and Control belongs to these categories: Card Game and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Vye: The Card Game of Capture and Control are: Doug Woolsey, Joe Morrissey, and Vince D'Amelio. 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 Vye: The Card Game of Capture and Control 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.