- BGG rating
- 6.9
Expansion for Lords of War: Elves versus Lizardmen
Lords of War: Weather and Terrain Expansion Pack
2014
Rules assistance for Lords of War: Weather and Terrain Expansion Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Lords of War: Weather and Terrain Expansion Pack
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Lords of War: Weather and Terrain Expansion Pack is an expansion for Lords of War: Elves versus Lizardmen released in 2014 for 2–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Martin Vaux and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Player Elimination, and Variable Phase Order.
About the game
An expansion released off the back of the Lords of War: Templars versus Undead Kickstarter Campaign, this expansion adds no new Units to Lords of War but instead adds two modifier decks to the base game. The Terrain Deck enables players to build custom battlefields using cards which have a number of effects on the Units placed on top of them. This includes building 'Walls' and 'Gates' which may be destroyed or landscape features such as 'Hills' which increase damage dealt by Ranged Units or 'Marshes' into which Cavalry cannot be placed. The Weather Deck meanwhile creates dynamic weather conditions, including 'Night' during which players can play two cards instead of one in their turn or 'Mist' which allows Infantry Units to deal more damage. These decks can be used together or separately, and the expansion also includes a 'Retrieve The Dragon Egg' minigame which operates much like a 'Capture The Flag' mode.
Designers
Publishers
- Black Box Games Publishing
Questions and answers
Lords of War: Weather and Terrain Expansion Pack supports 2–8 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 Lords of War: Weather and Terrain Expansion Pack is 30 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 Lords of War: Weather and Terrain Expansion Pack 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.
Lords of War: Weather and Terrain Expansion Pack has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Lords of War: Weather and Terrain Expansion Pack belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Player Elimination, and Variable Phase Order. 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 Lords of War: Weather and Terrain Expansion Pack are: Martin Vaux. 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 Lords of War: Weather and Terrain Expansion Pack as an expansion for Lords of War: Elves versus Lizardmen. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Lords of War: Elves versus Lizardmen to use it. Check that your edition of Lords of War: Elves versus Lizardmen is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.