- BGG rating
- 8.3
Rules assistance for Era of Tribes: Grey Leader Variable Cost Module
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–180 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Era of Tribes: Grey Leader Variable Cost Module
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Era of Tribes: Grey Leader Variable Cost Module is an expansion for Era of Tribes released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Arne Lorenz and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
About the game
This expansion adds a small board where the neutral grey leaders are placed. The cost of buying a gray leader now changes during the rounds. They get cheaper every round until one is bought. In that case, the price rises for one or two of the remaining. Also, the end of game conditions are shown on the board. This was sold at Spiel Essen 2022 and can be also bought on the website of the publisher.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Black Beacon Games
Questions and answers
Era of Tribes: Grey Leader Variable Cost Module 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 Era of Tribes: Grey Leader Variable Cost Module is 60–180 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 Era of Tribes: Grey Leader Variable Cost Module 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.
Era of Tribes: Grey Leader Variable Cost Module belongs to these categories: Wargame, Medieval, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Era of Tribes: Grey Leader Variable Cost Module are: Arne Lorenz. 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 Era of Tribes: Grey Leader Variable Cost Module as an expansion for Era of Tribes. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Era of Tribes to use it. Check that your edition of Era of Tribes is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.