
- BGG rank
- BGG #8
- BGG rating
- 8.6
War of the Ring: Second Edition
- 2–4 players
- 150–240 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for Dune: War for Arrakis – Ecological Testing Station Cards
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Dune: War for Arrakis – Ecological Testing Station Cards is an expansion for Dune: War for Arrakis released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Marco Maggi and Francesco Nepitello and its main mechanics are Area Movement and Card Play Conflict Resolution.
EXTENDED MODE During game preparation, shuffle the 6 Ecological Research Station cards and place them face down next to the game board. ERWEITERTER MODUS Mischt bei der Spielvorbereitung die 6 Ökologische Forschungsstation-Karten und legt sie verdeckt neben den Spielplan.
Dune: War for Arrakis – Ecological Testing Station Cards 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 Dune: War for Arrakis – Ecological Testing Station Cards is 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 Dune: War for Arrakis – Ecological Testing Station Cards for ages 14 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.
Dune: War for Arrakis – Ecological Testing Station Cards belongs to these categories: Print & Play and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Card Play Conflict Resolution. 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 Dune: War for Arrakis – Ecological Testing Station Cards are: Marco Maggi and Francesco Nepitello. 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 Dune: War for Arrakis – Ecological Testing Station Cards as an expansion for Dune: War for Arrakis. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dune: War for Arrakis to use it. Check that your edition of Dune: War for Arrakis is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.