Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
Les Rois Francs (Frankish Kings) is a an introductory level tactical medieval wargame. It includes a rules booklet of 6 pages, 108 counters, three A4 maps.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Grid Movement
Move pieces between adjacent spaces on a regular grid.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Movement Points
Spend a movement allowance across spaces with different costs.
Hexagon Grid
Use a hexagonal map where each space connects evenly in six directions.
Simulation
Model a real or imagined system through detailed cause-and-effect rules.
Zone of Control
Restrict or influence movement through areas controlled by nearby pieces.
Read the full game description
Les Rois Francs (Frankish Kings) is a an introductory level tactical medieval wargame. It includes a rules booklet of 6 pages, 108 counters, three A4 maps. Four battles are included: - Fontenoy-en-Puisaye, 841 (Lothaire vs. Charles the Bald and Louis the German) - Jengland, 851 (Franks vs. Bretons) - Brissarthe, 866 (Franks vs. Bretons and Vikings) - Montfaucon en Argonne, 888 (Franks vs. Vikings) Available with French rules, but English rules can be downloaded from Vae Victis website.