- BGG rating
- 6.6
By Order of the Queen: Mini Expansion
- 2–4 players
- 90–120 min
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,572
- BGG rating
- 6.5
By Order of the Queen
2017
Rules assistance for By Order of the Queen
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 90–120 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for By Order of the Queen
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By Order of the Queen is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by David Gerrard and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
By Order of the Queen is a cooperative 2–4 player game with a fantasy role-playing game theme. Players take on the role of one of the Guilds of Tessandor, working together to dispatch Heroes to important quests, to combat monsters and to complete the Queen's Orders themselves. By Order of the Queen is designed to give players a full fantasy campaign in one 90-120 minute game, by giving players just the highlights of a role-playing adventure. Players must work together to keep the kingdom from falling apart while trying to complete three Queen's Orders to win the game.
Mechanics
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- Junk Spirit Games
Questions and answers
By Order of the Queen 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 listed playing time for By Order of the Queen 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 By Order of the Queen for ages 10 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.
By Order of the Queen has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
By Order of the Queen belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Dice, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Cooperative Game. 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 By Order of the Queen are: David Gerrard. 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 By Order of the Queen as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.