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Rules assistance for Gallows: War is Hell
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 45–120 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Gallows: War is Hell
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Gallows: War is Hell is an expansion for Trench Crusade released in 2025 for 2 players, 45–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Liam Toner and its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
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About the game
Gallows is a supplementary ruleset for Trench Crusade to be used with the core rule book. If you ever wanted to play Blackadder goes forth while being confronted with the realities of trench warfare, this is for you. Build a standard Trench Crusade warband for 700 ducats. Then each turn receive orders from High Command which you will need to follow. Your goal as a unit is to survive the battle (often in spite of High Command's orders) with victory points scored for each soldier who survives. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Stagnant Games
Questions and answers
Gallows: War is Hell 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 Gallows: War is Hell is 45–120 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 Gallows: War is Hell 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.
Gallows: War is Hell belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 Gallows: War is Hell are: Liam Toner. 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 Gallows: War is Hell as an expansion for Trench Crusade. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Trench Crusade to use it. Check that your edition of Trench Crusade is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.