
- BGG rank
- BGG #473
- BGG rating
- 7.7
BattleLore: Second Edition
- 2 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2013

Rules assistance for BattleLore: Epic BattleLore
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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BattleLore: Epic BattleLore is an expansion for BattleLore released in 2007 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Richard Borg and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
From the package: Epic BattleLore offers groups of veteran players the opportunity to conduct battles on a grand scale by combining multiple board maps into a single, over-sized battlefield. This expansion includes an additional BattleLore board map, a punchboard with new Alliance tokens and player turn markers along with more Lore tokens and the Epic BattleLore rules booklet. Also included are the 4-player Reluctant Allies variant, instruction on using Epic BattleLore in conjunction with Call to Arms and 7 Epic adventure maps, including the all new Lonrono and Road to Najera epics! Contents: BattleLore map board 4 player turn markers (large shields, numbered 1 through 4) 36 Alliance tokens 19 Lore tokens 24-page rules book (including 7 scenarios) Expands/re-implements: BattleLore
BattleLore: Epic BattleLore supports 2–6 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 BattleLore: Epic BattleLore is 90 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 BattleLore: Epic BattleLore for ages 10 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.
BattleLore: Epic BattleLore has a complexity rating of 2.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
BattleLore: Epic BattleLore belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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 BattleLore: Epic BattleLore are: Richard Borg. 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 BattleLore: Epic BattleLore as an expansion for BattleLore. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need BattleLore to use it. Check that your edition of BattleLore is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.