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Lords of Worlds
2025
Rules assistance for Lords of Worlds
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Lords of Worlds
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Lords of Worlds is a board game released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
In Lords of Worlds, players compete to create the most valuable world by purchasing various types of terrain tiles and adding them to their personal planet. Hire various assistants and utilize them wisely to secure optimal deals, then follow the instructions of your architects to ensure the construction of a gorgeous land! In Lord of Worlds, you collect Terrain tiles and add them to your Planet trying to create chains of tiles of the same type: the longer a chain is, the more Victory points it will be worth at the end of the game. On your turn, you can either: - Hire Assistants, adding cards to your hand OR - Play cards you have in your hand and use them to Move your Cart and/or Collect a tile. The game has different ending conditions, depending on the number of players. When any of the ending condition is met, conclude the current round, so that each player plays the same amount of turns. The player with the most Victory Points is the winner. —description from the publisher
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- Mojito Studios
Questions and answers
Lords of Worlds 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 Lords of Worlds is 45–60 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 Lords of Worlds 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.
Lords of Worlds 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 Worlds belongs to these categories: Territory Building and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Tile Placement. 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 Worlds are: Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling. 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 Worlds 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.