Rules assistance for Diskwars: Broken Shadows – The Sword of Daqan
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 45 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Diskwars: Broken Shadows – The Sword of Daqan
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Diskwars: Broken Shadows – The Sword of Daqan is an expansion for Diskwars released in 2001 for 2–8 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Tom Jolly and Christian T. Petersen and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Action Points.
About the game
The Shadow Serpent has awakened, and now is the time of X'ru. But this is no time for superstition, for this is the time of victory and these are the last days. 8 Broken Shadows Army Sets: Prophecy (Dragonkin), Tombs of Ice (Undead), Sword of Daqan (Knights), Latari Wind (Elves), Banner of the Raven (Orcs), Forgotten Forge (Dwarves), Hand of Llovar (Uthuk), Return of One (Acolytes) @ 2 Fixed Flats, 6 Random.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Fantasy Flight Games
Questions and answers
Diskwars: Broken Shadows – The Sword of Daqan 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 Diskwars: Broken Shadows – The Sword of Daqan is 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 Diskwars: Broken Shadows – The Sword of Daqan 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.
Diskwars: Broken Shadows – The Sword of Daqan belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Collectible Components. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Action Points. 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 Diskwars: Broken Shadows – The Sword of Daqan are: Tom Jolly and Christian T. Petersen. 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 Diskwars: Broken Shadows – The Sword of Daqan as an expansion for Diskwars. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Diskwars to use it. Check that your edition of Diskwars is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.