
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,256
- BGG rating
- 6.7
The Wizard of Oz Adventure Book Game
- 1–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Kings of War: Vanguard – Ice and Iron
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Kings of War: Vanguard – Ice and Iron is an expansion for Kings of War: Vanguard released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
This is a campaign and warband supplement for Kings of War. It includes a campaign for 2 to 4 players set in the frozen north. It has new rules for severe weather, rationing supplies, and exploration. It also has seven new scenarios for your Vanguard games. It has updated warband lists with errata and eight new factions. Finally it has rules for multiplayer games.
Kings of War: Vanguard – Ice and Iron supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Kings of War: Vanguard – Ice and Iron 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 Kings of War: Vanguard – Ice and Iron for ages 8 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.
Kings of War: Vanguard – Ice and Iron belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Adventure, and Expansion for Base-game. 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 catalogue lists Kings of War: Vanguard – Ice and Iron as an expansion for Kings of War: Vanguard. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Kings of War: Vanguard to use it. Check that your edition of Kings of War: Vanguard is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.