
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,501
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Black Rose Wars: Revised Edition
- 1–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2026

Rules assistance for Master of Wills: Shadowcell Fringe War Neutral Pack
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Master of Wills: Shadowcell Fringe War Neutral Pack 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.
The world has split into four core Factions. As influence shifts new fringe Factions have joined the war with intentions of changing the tide. Advanced technologies have emerged causing a major rise in conflict. Shadowcell has been ilently hunting for this knowledge that would help them inflict extensive damage on their enemies. 12 New Cards + 1 Holo Card —description from the publisher
Master of Wills: Shadowcell Fringe War Neutral Pack 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 Fringe War Neutral Pack 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 Fringe War Neutral Pack 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 Fringe War Neutral Pack 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 Fringe War Neutral Pack 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 Fringe War Neutral Pack 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.