
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,965
- BGG rating
- 6.9
A Brief History of the World
- 3–6 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2009

Rules assistance for Battue: Walls of Tarsos
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Battue: Walls of Tarsos is an expansion for Battue: Storm of the Horse Lords released in 2008 for 2–4 players and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Jim Long and its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling.
Battue: The Walls of Tarsos is the first expansion Battue: Storm of the Horse Lords. As the battle deepens, players will find new challenges to overcome and more rewards for success. Although the goal, to loot the richest sections of town to prove your right to lead the Golden Horde, is the same, the means to that end are much different. Rivals arise and defenders band together within the city to prevent the pillage. Battue: The Walls of Tarsos is an expansion to Battue: Storm of the Horse Lords, a strategy board game for 2-4 players. Players fight to claim city sections and defend them against other players while collecting the most valuable loot to win the game. Contents: • Rulebook • 8 Wall tiles • 4 Gate tiles • 4 Tower tiles • 13 Interior tiles • 8 New Event cards • 13 New Loot cards • 6 New Warriors Expands: Battue: Storm of the Horse Lords Expanded by: Templum Vulcan [promotional tile released in 2008]
Battue: Walls of Tarsos supports 2–4 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 catalogue lists Battue: Walls of Tarsos for ages 12 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.
Battue: Walls of Tarsos has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Battue: Walls of Tarsos belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, 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 Battue: Walls of Tarsos are: Jim Long. 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 Battue: Walls of Tarsos as an expansion for Battue: Storm of the Horse Lords. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Battue: Storm of the Horse Lords to use it. Check that your edition of Battue: Storm of the Horse Lords is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.