Rune Age
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 13+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.3 / 5
- Year
- 2011
About the game
Rune Age is a deck-building game of adventure and conquest set in the fantasy realm of Terrinoth, home to Runebound and Descent: Journeys in the Dark. Players control one of four races and choose from four distinct scenarios, each defining a different win condition, card pool, and event deck, ranging from all-out war to a fully cooperative campaign. Turns revolve around drawing five cards and using them to acquire units, tactics, and gold to grow a faction's military deck. Two of the four scenarios even include solitaire rules for solo play.
Hobbli's Notes
Rune Age is a nice hybrid for groups who can't decide between competitive and cooperative deck-building, since the scenario system genuinely changes how the game plays each time. Setting it in the established Terrinoth universe gives it a satisfying sense of place for fans of Fantasy Flight's other games in that world. The variable player powers keep each faction feeling distinct. A solid, flexible deck-builder for fantasy fans.
What we like
- Flexible scenario system offers both competitive and cooperative modes.
- Solid deck-building fundamentals set in the rich Terrinoth fantasy world.
- Solitaire rules included for two of the four scenarios.
- Variable player powers give each faction a distinct feel.
Keep in mind
- Scenario variety means rules can shift significantly between plays.
- Some downtime while waiting through other players' turns.
- Deck-building depth is lighter than dedicated genre leaders.
Who it's for
Good for 1-4 players, ages 13 and up, who enjoy fantasy deck-building with flexible competitive or cooperative scenarios.
