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Rules assistance for Master of Wills: Shadowcell Expansion Faction Deck
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 25–45 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Master of Wills: Shadowcell Expansion Faction Deck
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Master of Wills: Shadowcell Expansion Faction Deck is an expansion for Master of Wills released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 25–45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Randy Van Gelder and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
As mercenaries and vigilantes, Shadowcell takes the law into their own hands using deception and the art of surprise. They hide their intentions and set traps for their prey. Shadowcell is clearly more advanced in their methodology and with the right leadership, they may ultimately be unstoppable. Shadowcell is the faction of the night. They are the secret whisper around every corner and the blurred movement down each alley. As mercenaries and vigilantes, they take the law into their own hands using deception and the art of surprise. Shadowcell is clearly more advanced in their methodology and with the right leadership, they may ultimately be unstoppable. —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Stormcrest Games
Questions and answers
Master of Wills: Shadowcell Expansion Faction Deck 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 Master of Wills: Shadowcell Expansion Faction Deck is 25–45 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 Master of Wills: Shadowcell Expansion Faction Deck for ages 13 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.
Master of Wills: Shadowcell Expansion Faction Deck 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.
Master of Wills: Shadowcell Expansion Faction Deck belongs to these categories: Card Game, Collectible Components, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Master of Wills: Shadowcell Expansion Faction Deck are: Randy Van Gelder. 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 Master of Wills: Shadowcell Expansion Faction Deck as an expansion for Master of Wills. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Master of Wills to use it. Check that your edition of Master of Wills is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.