
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,122
- BGG rating
- 7.1
The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game
- 1–4 players
- 20–160 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Epic PVP: Fantasy Expansion 1
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Epic PVP: Fantasy Expansion 1 is an expansion for Epic PVP: Fantasy released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ryan Miller and Luke Peterschmidt and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
Never put a Dark Elf and an Orc in the same room — unless you're playing Epic PvP: Fantasy, that is! With Epic PVP: Fantasy Expansion 1, you can add the devious Dark Elf and the easily peeved Orc races to your games of Epic PvP: Fantasy as well as the disciplined Monk and the brutal Barbarian classes. These new and unique decks are fully compatible with all previous Epic PvP: Fantasy decks, allowing for some powerful (and sometimes ridiculous) new character combinations. Get back to the arena as the battle is on!
Epic PVP: Fantasy Expansion 1 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 Epic PVP: Fantasy Expansion 1 is 15 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 Epic PVP: Fantasy Expansion 1 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.
Epic PVP: Fantasy Expansion 1 has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Epic PVP: Fantasy Expansion 1 belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Epic PVP: Fantasy Expansion 1 are: Ryan Miller and Luke Peterschmidt. 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 Epic PVP: Fantasy Expansion 1 as an expansion for Epic PVP: Fantasy. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Epic PVP: Fantasy to use it. Check that your edition of Epic PVP: Fantasy is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.