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- 6.4
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Rules assistance for LA-1: When Laws Fail
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 90–120 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for LA-1: When Laws Fail
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
LA-1: When Laws Fail is an expansion for LA-1 released in 2026 for 1–5 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Richard Launius, Pete Shirey, and Taran Lewis Kratz and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Point to Point Movement, and Variable Set-up.
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About the game
The elites of the City of Angels rely on their android servants for everything: running errands, menial labor, and organizing their lives. But what happens when the programming that holds their peaceful servants bound goes awry? Contents: 1 Case Folder 42 Numbered Case Cards 4 Darkness Cards 2 Character Cards and Standees 2 Character Skill Decks 21 Android Tokens
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- Trick or Treat Studios
Questions and answers
LA-1: When Laws Fail supports 1–5 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 LA-1: When Laws Fail is 90–120 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 LA-1: When Laws Fail 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.
LA-1: When Laws Fail belongs to these categories: Murder / Mystery and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Point to Point Movement, and Variable Set-up. 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 LA-1: When Laws Fail are: Richard Launius, Pete Shirey, and Taran Lewis Kratz. 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 LA-1: When Laws Fail as an expansion for LA-1. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need LA-1 to use it. Check that your edition of LA-1 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.