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Rules assistance for Godtear: Rattlebone, Prophet of the Ascended Past & Hexlings
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 60–120 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Godtear: Rattlebone, Prophet of the Ascended Past & Hexlings
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Godtear: Rattlebone, Prophet of the Ascended Past & Hexlings is an expansion for Godtear released in 2019 for 2 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by David Carl, Alex Hall, and Steve Margetson and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
"Although savage creatures like orcs barely comprehend fear, that is not to suggest this barbaric people does not understand their own mortality. Such notions are instilled in their culture by the bone shamans, enigmatic and revered figures at the heart of each tribe. Bone shamans converse with the souls of the dead through ritualistic ceremonies born of fire and blood, their eyes flooded by visions gifted by past warlords and shamans. Their words are sacrosanct omens none dare to ignore, for to earn the ire of a bone shaman is to invite nothing but death. Rattlebone is a visionary of unlimited potential, her voice carrying prophesies not only of the chieftains of old, but the Ascended themselves. Her supplicants wage war across the Burnt Isle, seeking Godtears to gift to their revered figurehead, each shard increasing her power tenfold. But how long remains before her visions tell her to leave the Burnt Isles and forge her own destiny?" This set includes Rattlebone, 5 Hexlings, Rattlebone's banner and profile cards. —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Steamforged Games Ltd.
Questions and answers
Godtear: Rattlebone, Prophet of the Ascended Past & Hexlings 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 Godtear: Rattlebone, Prophet of the Ascended Past & Hexlings is 60–120 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 Godtear: Rattlebone, Prophet of the Ascended Past & Hexlings 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.
Godtear: Rattlebone, Prophet of the Ascended Past & Hexlings belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Grid Movement. 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 Godtear: Rattlebone, Prophet of the Ascended Past & Hexlings are: David Carl, Alex Hall, and Steve Margetson. 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 Godtear: Rattlebone, Prophet of the Ascended Past & Hexlings as an expansion for Godtear. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Godtear to use it. Check that your edition of Godtear is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.