
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,400
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Legends of Andor: The Last Hope
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2016

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Legends of Andor: The Star Shield is an expansion for Legends of Andor released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Michael Menzel and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Cooperative Game.
Legends of Andor: The Star Shield, dubbed the first expansion for Legends of Andor, presents the player heroes with new tasks they must now face. After defeating the dragon, the heroes go in search of the star shield – the great power of which could prove to be both a blessing and a curse should it fall into the wrong hands. To make matters even worse, hungry wolves have been sighted during their journey, but if the players succeed in taming the alpha wolf, the wolf pack will become faithful companions in their fight against a resurgent evil.
Legends of Andor: The Star Shield 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 Legends of Andor: The Star Shield is 60–90 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 Legends of Andor: The Star Shield 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.
Legends of Andor: The Star Shield has a complexity rating of 2.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Legends of Andor: The Star Shield belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Adventure, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Cooperative 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 Legends of Andor: The Star Shield are: Michael Menzel. 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 Legends of Andor: The Star Shield as an expansion for Legends of Andor. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Legends of Andor to use it. Check that your edition of Legends of Andor is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.