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

Rules assistance for Battles of Westeros: House Baratheon Army Expansion
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Battles of Westeros: House Baratheon Army Expansion is an expansion for Battles of Westeros released in 2012 for 2–8 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jason Walden and Robert A. Kouba and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
Game description from the publisher: A new primary House faction joins Battles of Westeros! For the first time, the seasoned forces of the crowned stag take to the field of battle to defend their claim to the Iron Throne. In the House Baratheon Army Expansion for Battles of Westeros, you can unleash the Baratheons' fury with eight mighty commanders and over 100 detailed troop miniatures. An epic battle awaits you on the stunning Blackwater map, and innovative rules for Alliance battles allow up to eight players to clash in the deadliest of conflicts. Force the entirety of Westeros to bow to their true King and defend what is rightfully yours: the Iron Throne.
Battles of Westeros: House Baratheon Army Expansion supports 2–8 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 Battles of Westeros: House Baratheon Army Expansion is 120 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 Battles of Westeros: House Baratheon Army Expansion for ages 14 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.
Battles of Westeros: House Baratheon Army Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Battles of Westeros: House Baratheon Army Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Wargame. 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 Battles of Westeros: House Baratheon Army Expansion are: Jason Walden and Robert A. Kouba. 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 Battles of Westeros: House Baratheon Army Expansion as an expansion for Battles of Westeros. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Battles of Westeros to use it. Check that your edition of Battles of Westeros is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.