
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,563
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Darkest Night: Second Edition
- 1–5 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2018

Expansion for For the Crown (Second Edition)
2015
Rules assistance for For the Crown (Second Edition): Expansion #3 – Between Heaven and Earth
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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For the Crown (Second Edition): Expansion #3 – Between Heaven and Earth is an expansion for For the Crown (Second Edition) released in 2015 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Jeremy Lennert and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Grid Movement, and Open Drafting.
The third expansion to For the Crown, Between Heaven and Earth, introduces 12 new kinds of variable cards and 10 new types of units that can be trained using the new cards, in addition to an alternate starting card, the Merchant. You can mix and match cards from the original game with any 2nd Edition expansion. Note: This expansion kit cannot be used with the first edition of For the Crown.
For the Crown (Second Edition): Expansion #3 – Between Heaven and Earth 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 For the Crown (Second Edition): Expansion #3 – Between Heaven and Earth is 60 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 For the Crown (Second Edition): Expansion #3 – Between Heaven and Earth 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.
For the Crown (Second Edition): Expansion #3 – Between Heaven and Earth belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Medieval, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Grid Movement, and Open Drafting. 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 For the Crown (Second Edition): Expansion #3 – Between Heaven and Earth are: Jeremy Lennert. 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 For the Crown (Second Edition): Expansion #3 – Between Heaven and Earth as an expansion for For the Crown (Second Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need For the Crown (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of For the Crown (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.