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Rules assistance for CardWeaver: Character Pack 1
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- 15+
Rules assistant for CardWeaver: Character Pack 1
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
CardWeaver: Character Pack 1 is an expansion for CardWeaver released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 15 and up. It was designed by Stephen Rosania and its main mechanics are Team-Based Game, Interrupts, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
Character Pack 1 adds two new Animus Characters and one new Nemesis Character to CardWeaver. A high-powered hybrid, the Psiblade uses a mix of Attacks and Direct Damage to quickly deal high amounts of damage. Protect and heal your teammates with the Light Bringer's sturdy Artifacts, stalwart ally cards, and versatile spells. More of a Nemesis fan? The Necromancer can quickly flood the field with undead Reavers that unleash negative effects in both unlife and death. Contents: 1 Nemesis Deck (20 Cards) 2 Animus Decks (30 Cards Each) 3 Character Cards 3 XP Dials 3 Health Dials 3 Divider Cards Rules
Designers
Publishers
- ODAM Publishing
Questions and answers
CardWeaver: Character Pack 1 supports 1–4 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 CardWeaver: Character Pack 1 is 45–90 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 CardWeaver: Character Pack 1 for ages 15 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.
CardWeaver: Character Pack 1 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game, Interrupts, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 CardWeaver: Character Pack 1 are: Stephen Rosania. 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 CardWeaver: Character Pack 1 as an expansion for CardWeaver. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need CardWeaver to use it. Check that your edition of CardWeaver is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.