- BGG rating
- 7.4
Rules assistance for Omen: A Reign of War – Forgotten Oath
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Omen: A Reign of War – Forgotten Oath
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Omen: A Reign of War – Forgotten Oath is an expansion for Omen: A Reign of War released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John Clowdus and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Area Majority / Influence.
About the game
The Omen: A Reign of War - Forgotten Oath expansion includes a new type of unit – Champions – and introduces rules for a 3-4 player Blood Feud variant. Note: This expansion was an exclusive item for those who backed the Omen: A Reign of War. Second Edition. Kickstarter project.
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Questions and answers
Omen: A Reign of War – Forgotten Oath 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 Omen: A Reign of War – Forgotten Oath 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 Omen: A Reign of War – Forgotten Oath 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.
Omen: A Reign of War – Forgotten Oath 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.
Omen: A Reign of War – Forgotten Oath belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Ancient, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, 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 Omen: A Reign of War – Forgotten Oath are: John Clowdus. 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 Omen: A Reign of War – Forgotten Oath as an expansion for Omen: A Reign of War. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Omen: A Reign of War to use it. Check that your edition of Omen: A Reign of War is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.