- BGG rating
- 9.0
Final War: Arcane Expansion Set
- 2–3 players
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,942
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Final War
2016
Rules assistance for Final War
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Final War
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Final War is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Player Elimination.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Final War: Carnage Expansion Set
- 2–4 players
- 15–300 min
- 2017
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About the game
Final War is a 2- to 4-player tactical card game set on Gloren, a world ravaged by the forces of light and darkness. Each player controls a warlord — elf, werewolf, or guildmaster — and a fifty-card player deck of supporting heroes, units, items and fortifications from which you build your army. This army can be customized and enhanced with randomized booster packs. A Fate deck determines the course of play and also the length of the game, whether you use the full fifty-card deck or 25 or 12 cards for shorter games. The Fate deck contains instant event cards, such as wandering monsters, bandits, and player skirmishes, and "add-to-hand" events such as treasures, healing, etc. Players roll d12s for initiative and combat, which adds an additional element of randomness. The goal is to build and strengthen your army before the Final War card is turned over in the Fate deck and all-out battle commences between the players. Choose your champion and join the Final War!
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Questions and answers
Final War 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.
Final War 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.
Final War belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Collectible Components. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Player Elimination. 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 catalogue lists Final War as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.