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- 7.8
Time of Legends: Joan of Arc
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Rules assistance for Guild Ball: Engineer Starter Set
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 60–120 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Guild Ball: Engineer Starter Set
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Guild Ball: Engineer Starter Set is an expansion for Guild Ball released in 2015 for 2 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: The Engineers play style is one of accuracy and controlling space. They utilise all manner of gadgets, devices and traps to influence the flow and direction of the game. From a distance, the Engineers players move as one giant machine, perfectly in sync with each other... Resilient in combat, accurate with the ball, the Engineers have a solid play style. Whilst not as mobile as some teams, they are able to move the ball great distances and accurately too. They excel in the mid-game, once all the pieces are in place they can control the pitch while pinging the ball around their opponent. In the Engineer's Guild you witness first-hand the evolution of Guild Ball. Bringing a whole new definition to "technical play," the Engineers are not afraid to push the boundaries, using new mechanica to give them the edge on the pitch. Some consider the ranged weaponry of the Guild to be an affront to the grand traditions of the game; other more knowledgeable observers realize they bear witness to the future of Guild Ball. Mastering the Engineers is an exercise in synergy; comfortable on the ball, they are the consummate masters of possession play. Opponents will find themselves held at arms' length; trying to pick their way through Ballista's deadly minefield and Salvo's rain of crossbow bolts just to watch Velocity accelerate away with the precision and power only a machine can achieve. This set provides you with all you need to start playing the Engineer's Guild.
Publishers
- Steamforged Games Ltd.
Questions and answers
Guild Ball: Engineer Starter Set 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 Guild Ball: Engineer Starter Set 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 Guild Ball: Engineer Starter Set for ages 12 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.
Guild Ball: Engineer Starter Set belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points. 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 Guild Ball: Engineer Starter Set as an expansion for Guild Ball. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Guild Ball to use it. Check that your edition of Guild Ball is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.