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Expansion for Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Wrath of the Lighthouse
2022
Rules assistance for Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Wrath of the Lighthouse
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 45–90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 3.5/5
Rules assistant for Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Wrath of the Lighthouse
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Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Wrath of the Lighthouse is an expansion for Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North released in 2022 for 1 player, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Joanna Kijanka and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Empires of the North: The Wrath of the Lighthouse is a story-driven solo campaign for the award-winning engine-building card game: Empires of the North. The expansion comes with 15 unique solo scenarios played in the order corresponding with the story included in the Campaign book. When playing the campaign mode, players gain access to the new type of cards including Event cards, Legacy locations cards that last from one game to another, and Lighthouses cards that are shuffled to Island decks. Additionally, each of the scenarios can be played individually, just like the scenarios in the base game. In story mode, you will play alongside a Campaign book and slowly discover how the plot unfolds. Why is the number of lighthouses on the coast increasing? Why do the people so strongly oppose the cathedral being rebuilt? And those seas constantly assaulted by storms… Empires of the North: The Wrath of the Lighthouse is designed by Joanna Kijanka, co-designer of the base game and all previously released expansions to the game. The expansion includes 55 cards, a Scenario booklet with 15 unique scenarios, and a Campaign book with more than 50 story branches.
Designers
Publishers
- Portal Games
Questions and answers
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Wrath of the Lighthouse supports 1 player 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 Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Wrath of the Lighthouse is 45–90 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 Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Wrath of the Lighthouse for ages 10 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.
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Wrath of the Lighthouse has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Wrath of the Lighthouse belongs to these categories: Card Game, Ancient, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Solo / Solitaire 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 Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Wrath of the Lighthouse are: Joanna Kijanka. 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 Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North – Wrath of the Lighthouse as an expansion for Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North to use it. Check that your edition of Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.