
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,669
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Dust Tactics
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2010

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Dust 1947: Lilith's Coven is an expansion for Dust 1947 released in 2018 for 2 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Paolo Parente and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
Something dark has happened in the sands of Babylon... An event that will forever change the World of Dust. The Cultists of the Mythos Gods and their twisted allies have emerged from the shadows. They have come back into this ancient place, where their forefathers prayed to forbidden idols when this land was young. Lilith's coven is now unleashed on this World at War and it won't bring it any peace. Lilith's Coven includes the following units: Lilith, Maiden of the Cult (one Hero with one Unit Card for the Mythos Bloc) Possessed Lilith, Transfigured Maiden of the Cult (one Hero with one Unit Card for the Mythos Bloc ) Cultist Fire Squad (5 miniatures with one Unit Card for the Mythos Bloc) Mi-Go Assault Squad (3 miniatures on flying base with one Unit Card for the Mythos Bloc) Everything you need to start a new glorious Mythos Army is included in this box! Please note that the Dust 1947 Starter rules, a durable neoprene gaming mat, terrain, dice, etc. are included in this Starter Set. —description from the publisher
Dust 1947: Lilith's Coven supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Dust 1947: Lilith's Coven is 30–90 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 Dust 1947: Lilith's Coven for ages 13 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.
Dust 1947: Lilith's Coven belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, 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 Dust 1947: Lilith's Coven are: Paolo Parente. 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 Dust 1947: Lilith's Coven as an expansion for Dust 1947. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dust 1947 to use it. Check that your edition of Dust 1947 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.