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Wayward Board Game
2014
Rules assistance for Wayward Board Game
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- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Wayward Board Game
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Wayward Board Game is a board game released in 2014 for 1–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Bruce Hirst and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Network and Route Building, and Action Queue.
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About the game
Wayward is a "choose your own adventure" style of game where you race to collect the most gold before the guards sound the alarm and try to trap you in the dungeon forever! There are many ways to collect gold, such as battling in the fighting pit, stealing from the king's treasure room, digging up graves, or slugging your way through the bar brawl. Avoid the river squid or he may take your items! The risks you take can pay off with great rewards - or losses. Items you pick up help you push past guards, pass through hazards, open locked doors, and increase your luck at collecting treasure. See if you can discover the best path to winning the game and escaping the dungeon!
Designers
Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- Hirst Arts Fantasy Architecture Inc.
Questions and answers
Wayward Board Game supports 1–6 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 Wayward Board Game is 60 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 Wayward Board Game for ages 12 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.
Wayward Board Game has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Wayward Board Game belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Maze, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Network and Route Building, and Action Queue. 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 Wayward Board Game are: Bruce Hirst. 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 Wayward Board Game 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.