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Rules assistance for Battles of Westeros: Tribes of the Vale
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 60 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for Battles of Westeros: Tribes of the Vale
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Battles of Westeros: Tribes of the Vale 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 and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
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About the game
Born in the cruel climate of the Mountains of the Moon, the clansmen of the Stone Crows, Black Ears, and Burned Men are of a violent breed. Uncivilized, uncouth, and unrefined, these men and women live to kill, and they do it well. Tribes of the Vale introduces the clansmen to Battles of Westeros as an ally force, meaning they can supplement House Lannister or, if playing with the Skirmish rules, House Stark from the Core Set. Ally forces such as those found in Tribes of the Vale 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 Tribes of the Vale are are three new commanders and three new unit types. Shagga, Son of Dolf is a ruthless barbarian of the Stone Crows, capable of wielding two massive battle axes better than some men handle one. Timett, Son of Timett earned his place as the Red Hand of the Burned Men by taking out his own eye. A fearless expert swordsmen, Timett rarely fails to kill anyone he means to. Finally, Chella, Daughter of Cheyk is a vicious woman, decorating herself with the ears of her enemies. In addition to these new forces, Tribes of the Vale also comes with a rules and battle plan book, new terrain, and Clansmen Gambit and Skirmish cards.
Designers
Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Galakta
Questions and answers
Battles of Westeros: Tribes of the Vale 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: Tribes of the Vale 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: Tribes of the Vale 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: Tribes of the Vale has a complexity rating of 2.7 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: Tribes of the Vale belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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: Tribes of the Vale 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: Tribes of the Vale 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.