
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,421
- BGG rating
- 7.2
The Manhattan Project 2: Minutes to Midnight
- 2–5 players
- 90–150 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2018

2020
Rules assistance for Chronicles of Waral
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Chronicles of Waral is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Robin Keller and its main mechanics are Take That, Income, and Open Drafting.
Chronicles of Waral is a tactical and interactive game in which you lead a band of warriors to outplay your opponents. Choose your characters, develop your strategy and take control of different combat zones in a thrilling, ever-changing game. Chronicles of Waral is a board game in which players fight for the control of Heldenheim. Opponents vie to be the most cunning and scheming over the course of several rounds to gain resources, leading to more influence. Whoever has the most wins! Players select their characters during a drafting phase: they choose a card, then give the deck to the player on their left, until each has three cards in front of them. All characters have unique abilities: they can shape your band’s strategy in the game. Each round, the districts for which the players fight change. It is up to you to adapt your tactics to the disputed territories. In turns, opponents place their warriors on the districts of their choosing and make decisions: gain resources to be used in another turn, conquering a district, using a trick card… But naturally, the city and your opponents won’t make it easy for you! -description from publisher
Chronicles of Waral 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 Chronicles of Waral is 30–45 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 Chronicles of Waral 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.
Chronicles of Waral has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Chronicles of Waral belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Take That, Income, and Open Drafting. 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 Chronicles of Waral are: Robin Keller. 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 Chronicles of Waral 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.