# Runicards

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #19206
- **Players**: 1-7 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 2.38 / 5
- **Designers**: Rovalde Banchieri
- **Publishers**: Kalango Analógico
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Fantasy, Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Modular Board, Role Playing

## Verdict
If you enjoy a fantasy-themed card game that can be played cooperatively or competitively, Runicards might be a great fit! It offers a simplified RPG feel and allows for adjustable gameplay.Engaging cooperative adventureDynamic competitive modeAccessible pocket RPGCreative modular boardHigh language dependencyRules can confuse beginnersLess focused competitive modeRECOMMENDED

## Description
Hey folks! Let's talk about Runicards, a card game born in Brazil with a cool proposition for adventure and fantasy lovers. Developed with great care by Rovalde Banchieri, it invites you to live epic stories, either in cooperative mode, where you and your friends form a team of heroes to face monsters and challenges, or in competitive mode, where the goal is to build the largest empire and dominate the map. 

In Adventure mode, each player chooses a hero with unique abilities and builds their personal deck, which is their arsenal of powers. The adventure itself is guided by cards that tell the story, define the villain, and propose bonus objectives. Facing traps and creatures, you gain experience to improve your hero and your deck. In Empire mode, the board is modular, created by arranging resource tiles, and each player builds their own castle and empire, using specific development cards to manipulate monsters and expand their domain. The goal is to accumulate victory points and become the supreme ruler. It's an RPG simplification in card game format, with rules to adjust duration and difficulty, ensuring everyone has a chance to win until the end. Perfect for those who want a dose of RPG without the complexity!

## FAQ
### How many players does Runicards support?
Runicards can be played by 1 to 7 players, making it quite versatile for different groups.

### How long does a game take?
Runicards games are quick, usually lasting around 20 minutes, and the duration can be adjusted by the rules.

### What is the game's complexity?
With a BGG weight of 2.375/5, Runicards is considered a moderately complex game, accessible to most players.

### Is Runicards a cooperative or competitive game?
It offers both modes! You can play cooperatively with friends against the game or competitively to build your own empire.

### Do I need to know RPGs to play?
Not necessarily! Runicards is an RPG simplification in card game format, making the experience more accessible for those unfamiliar with traditional RPGs.

### Does the game require translation?
Yes, Runicards has a considerable language dependency, so having the rules and cards translated is recommended for a better experience.