
- BGG rank
- BGG #4
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Gloomhaven
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition – Hidden Thorns
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Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition – Hidden Thorns is an expansion for Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition released in 2026 for 2–6 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board.
Hidden Thorns welcomes new contenders to the Lodge. Expand your games to 5 or 6 players and unleash the subtle schemes of Geneve, master of Conspiracy, and the deceptive magic of Marco, wielder of Illusion. Genève, a charming and deadly advisor to the French court, is actually a powerful Magister of the Conspiracy. The Black Rose Lodge has great plans for her... Marco, a charismatic illusionist and master of deception, receives an invitation from the Lodge during the Venice Carnival. Cunning and spectacular, he is ready to do anything to conquer the Lodge! —description from the publisher
Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition – Hidden Thorns 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 Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition – Hidden Thorns is 90–120 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 Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition – Hidden Thorns 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.
Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition – Hidden Thorns belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Modular Board. 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 catalogue lists Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition – Hidden Thorns as an expansion for Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.