
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,241
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Black Powder: Second Edition
- 2–120 players
- 120–360 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2009

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Campaigns and Battles from the Age of Reason is an expansion for Warfare in the Age of Reason released in 1995 for 2–8 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Tod Kershner and Dale Wood.
63 pages of rules and scenarios for Warfare in the Age of Reason. Bohemian Blitzkrieg is a smallish 2-player campaign, Spain is added to the Sport of Kings campaign from the original game, and there are seven stand-alone scenarios. Includes errata and Q&A for 1st edition Warfare in the Age of Reason.
Campaigns and Battles from the Age of Reason supports 2–8 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 Campaigns and Battles from the Age of Reason is 180 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 Campaigns and Battles from the Age of Reason 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.
Campaigns and Battles from the Age of Reason has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Campaigns and Battles from the Age of Reason belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Expansion for Base-game. 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 Campaigns and Battles from the Age of Reason and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Campaigns and Battles from the Age of Reason are: Tod Kershner and Dale Wood. 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 Campaigns and Battles from the Age of Reason as an expansion for Warfare in the Age of Reason. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warfare in the Age of Reason to use it. Check that your edition of Warfare in the Age of Reason is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.