- BGG rating
- 7.5
Omen: A Reign of War – Shattered Aegis
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,027
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Omen: A Reign of War
2011
Rules assistance for Omen: A Reign of War
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Omen: A Reign of War
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Omen: A Reign of War is a board game released in 2011 for 2 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.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Omen: A Reign of War – Forgotten Oath
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2012
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Omen: A Reign of War – Echoes of Myth
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Omen: A Reign of War – Relics of Olympus
- 2–4 players
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2013
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Omen: A Reign of War – Omega Edition extras
- 2 players
- 30 min
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Omen: Tales of the Ancients
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Omen: Champions of the Nile
- 1–2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020
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About the game
You are a child of Zeus poised to conquer all of Greece, but first you must prove your worth to the gods, as there is another who contests your claim. To determine who shall rule, gods have devised a contest and lent their most powerful forces to both sides of the conflict. Omen: Reign of War is a head-to-head strategic card game where you compete to gain the favor of the pantheon of gods, and prove that you are the rightful heir of Zeus. Powerful forces of antiquity and legend are at your command as you raze and pillage cities, strategically manage your resources, and eliminate your rival’s forces. Choose your battle strategy with rules for standard and draft play, and expand your war with other, fully compatible, games from the 'Omen Saga'! Omen: Reign of War - Head to Head demigod battles for supremacy of ancient Greece. - Tactical battle card-game where every unit has its own unique abilities and uses. - Definitive Omen Saga gaming experience and endlessly expandable.
Designers
Publishers
- Kolossal Games
- Small Box Games
Questions and answers
Omen: A Reign of War 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 Omen: A Reign of War 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 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 has a complexity rating of 2.3 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 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Ancient. 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 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 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.