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Lost Empires: War for the New Sun
2022
Rules assistance for Lost Empires: War for the New Sun
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for Lost Empires: War for the New Sun
For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Lost Empires: War for the New Sun is a board game released in 2022 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Brad Pye and its main mechanics are Deck Construction.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Lost Empires: Ruin of Sura
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Lost Empires: Solo Mode
- 1 player
- 30–45 min
- 2022
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About the game
Welcome to 581. On this distant planet, four factions battle for control of alien artifacts left behind by an advanced and ancient civilization. The warring factions are Terra Corps, Scion Imperium, Neo Human Republic, and Feng. With Earth in near ruins, 581 provides the chance for a second Earth, but who will rule? Who will be the first to build a Wormgate and transport their armies through it to conquer the dust of 581? During the invasions of 581, the factions built large, interstellar bases to house, control, and deploy troops. These bases are known as Hives. As a player, you take on the role of a commander of one of these Hives, from which you deploy your forces in the fight for control of the ancient alien artifacts and dominance over 581 itself. Lost Empires is a head-to-head, card-driven area control game with a focus on tactical movement and deck design. Each player chooses a faction to play, and using the cards available to that faction, constructs an 18-card deck with which you do battle. You earn artifacts by controlling objectives and destroying elite enemy units augmented with alien technology. Once you have collected sufficient artifacts, you use them to construct a Wormgate. The first person to build a Wormgate, wins the war for the new sun. —description from the publisher
Editions
- Lost Empires: War for the New SunenKolossal Games2022
- Lost Empires: War for the New SunfrKolossal Games2022
- Lost Empires: War for the New SunesKolossal Games2022
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Kolossal Games
Questions and answers
Lost Empires: War for the New Sun 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 Lost Empires: War for the New Sun 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 Lost Empires: War for the New Sun 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.
Lost Empires: War for the New Sun has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Lost Empires: War for the New Sun belongs to these categories: Card Game, Science Fiction, and Space Exploration. Its main mechanics are Deck Construction. 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 Lost Empires: War for the New Sun are: Brad Pye. 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 Lost Empires: War for the New Sun 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.