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Lion Rampant: Medieval Wargaming Rules Second Edition
2022
Rules assistance for Lion Rampant: Medieval Wargaming Rules Second Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 60–240 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Lion Rampant: Medieval Wargaming Rules Second Edition
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Lion Rampant: Medieval Wargaming Rules Second Edition is a board game released in 2022 for 2 players, 60–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Daniel Mersey and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Simulation.
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About the game
Lion Rampant is a “big skirmish” tabletop miniature wargame for the Dark Ages and Medieval periods in which each player controls a Warband of 4-10 units, with each unit consisting of 6 or 12 models. The game is scale-agnostic, allowing players to use suitable models from their collections in a stylized and abstracted game (rather than one that attempts to simulate the period). The second edition of the game is available as a 208-page hardback rulebook (increased from the 64-page paperback first edition) with significantly improved formatting and presentation. Rules have not changed significantly from the first edition of the game and all retinues created under the first edition rules remain playable as warbands in the second edition. Points values of the original troop types haven’t changed, but the troop types have been renamed to cover the broader period of history covered. Restrictions on units in warbands have been removed to give players more flexibility in creating their warbands. Minor errors have been corrected; clarifications/modifications of rules have been provided; and additional rules have been included as a result of community feedback. New rules include additional unit upgrades, extra scenarios, expanded sample Warbands, more detail on laying out tabletop terrain, and a number of optional rules.
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Publishers
- Osprey Games
Questions and answers
Lion Rampant: Medieval Wargaming Rules Second Edition 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 Lion Rampant: Medieval Wargaming Rules Second Edition is 60–240 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 Lion Rampant: Medieval Wargaming Rules Second Edition 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.
Lion Rampant: Medieval Wargaming Rules Second Edition has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Lion Rampant: Medieval Wargaming Rules Second Edition belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Simulation. 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 Lion Rampant: Medieval Wargaming Rules Second Edition are: Daniel Mersey. 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 Lion Rampant: Medieval Wargaming Rules Second Edition as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.