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Rules assistance for Battles of Westeros: Lords of the River
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for Battles of Westeros: Lords of the River
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Battles of Westeros: Lords of the River is an expansion for Battles of Westeros released in 2011 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Robert A. Kouba.
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About the game
Lords of the River introduces House Tully to Battles of Westeros as an ally force, meaning they can supplement House Stark or, if playing with the Skirmish rules, House Lannister from the Core Set. Ally forces such as those found in Lords of the River are represented as tan colored miniatures on the board, differentiating them from the forces of the house they are supporting. This provides greater customization for Skirmish battles and allows players to easily find their allied troops on the field during battle. Included in Lords of the River are are three new commanders and three new unit types, all loyal to the leaping trout of House Tully. Lead your troops with Edmure Tully, Brynden "Blackfish" Tully, or Marq Piper, and lay waste to your foes with Tully River Riders, Tully Longbowmen, and the Warriors of Wayfarer’s Rest. New keywords such as Riverborn and Indirect Fire will give you an edge when fighting near rivers or hindering terrain, representing House Tully’s familiarity with fighting in the Riverlands. In addition to these new forces, Lords of the River also comes with a rules and battle plan book, new terrain, and House Tully Gambit and Skirmish cards. Lords of the River will also be the first expansion to feature the new Battles of Westeros Premium Banners, replacing the cardboard token banners from the Core Set.
Designers
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Galakta
- Stratelibri
Questions and answers
Battles of Westeros: Lords of the River supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Battles of Westeros: Lords of the River is 60 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: Lords of the River for ages 13 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: Lords of the River has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Battles of Westeros: Lords of the River belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Wargame. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Battles of Westeros: Lords of the River and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Battles of Westeros: Lords of the River are: 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: Lords of the River 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.