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Lone Wolf and Cub Game
1989
Rules assistance for Lone Wolf and Cub Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.8/5
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Lone Wolf and Cub Game is a board game released in 1989 for 1–2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Matthew J. Costello and its main mechanics are Role Playing.
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About the game
From the box: "The serenity and beauty of Japanese culture combines with the violent struggle of life and honor in the Lone Wolf & Cub boardgame based on the comics and graphic novels published by First Publishing. 1 or 2 players take the roles of Itto Ogami (Lone Wolf) and his son Daigoro (Cub) and go in search of vengeance, honor, and Mu, the highly desired trait of enlightenment. This beautifully illustrated game features a full-color game board depicting the eastern area of Honshu, Japan, and a striking cover by Matt Wagner. Lone Wolf and Cub is an exciting, challenging game for both game enthusiasts and collectors alike."
Editions
- Lone Wolf and Cub GameenMayfair Games1989
Questions and answers
Lone Wolf and Cub Game supports 1–2 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 Lone Wolf and Cub Game is 60 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 Lone Wolf and Cub Game for ages 12 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.
Lone Wolf and Cub Game has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Lone Wolf and Cub Game belongs to these categories: Adventure. Its main mechanics are Role Playing. 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 Lone Wolf and Cub Game are: Matthew J. Costello. 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 Lone Wolf and Cub Game 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.