Runebound: Your Opinions?

[Holy Bovine]

Well I'll go against the grain and say that I love Runebound. Love it! Usually we play with 4 people but never more than 6. Once you know the rules turns are fast (like every other game in existance) and we have a lot of fun even on the other player's turns mocking and cheering them on. One thing I have done is triple the number of market cards in each city to start and all market steps bring 2 new cards into the market for sale. We also use the 'fast play' XP charts under optional rules. A full game of Runebound for us from start to finish is about 2.5 hours. Are there better games out there? Of course! There are always better games but Runebound fills a much needed niche in my gaming library.

One thing I will say; Descent with the Road to Legend campaign rules is freaking awesome - possibly the best game + expansion I own - if I had to choose between the two Runebound or Descent w/ RtL the Descent bundle gets the nod. Descent by itself I find slightly irritating.

 

[Gundark]

I hate, hate, hate(!!!) Runebound with more than one player. I enjoy playing it solo, but 2-3 players doesn't work well. No interaction, and a *lot* of waiting around for the other players. Pretty much everyone agrees (including Runebound fans) that 4+ is awful beyond belief.

Couldn't say it better my self. I own the game but I refuse to play it. Too much lag in between turns (take a nap). Very little player interaction

 

[JoeGKushner]

For those doing solo play, are you playing as written using the doom counter or Mr Skeletors Guide to playing Runebound Solo | Runebound Second Edition | BoardGameGeek ?

 

[ProfessorPain]

I love the game, it really captures a fantasy adventure feel and transfers it to the board game medium. Loads of fun, and gorgeous components.

 

[MerricB]

For those doing solo play, are you playing as written using the doom counter or Mr Skeletors Guide to playing Runebound Solo | Runebound Second Edition | BoardGameGeek ?

Yes. Definitely use that variant.

Cheers!