
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,346
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Rangers of Shadow Deep
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2018

Expansion for Horizon Wars: Science-Fiction Combined-Arms Wargaming
2019
Rules assistance for Over the Horizon: New rules of engagement for Horizon Wars
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Over the Horizon: New rules of engagement for Horizon Wars is an expansion for Horizon Wars: Science-Fiction Combined-Arms Wargaming released in 2019 for 1–4 players and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Robey Jenkins and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
If the hit miniatures wargame, Horizon Wars, didn't offer you enough options, then you need Horizon Wars: Over the Horizon! Not just giant robots, but truly titanic stomping battlemechs; hideous monsters from beyond nightmares; transforming jets; special operations missions; weird science and more! Over the Horizon also brings players new ways to play, introducing mechanics for battlefield intelligence, and giving players a framework for tournaments (if you have lots of friends who play) as well as solo and co-operative play (if you don't). This is the definitive companion to Horizon Wars. —description from the publisher
Over the Horizon: New rules of engagement for Horizon Wars supports 1–4 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 catalogue lists Over the Horizon: New rules of engagement for Horizon Wars 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.
Over the Horizon: New rules of engagement for Horizon Wars belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Over the Horizon: New rules of engagement for Horizon Wars are: Robey Jenkins. 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 Over the Horizon: New rules of engagement for Horizon Wars as an expansion for Horizon Wars: Science-Fiction Combined-Arms Wargaming. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Horizon Wars: Science-Fiction Combined-Arms Wargaming to use it. Check that your edition of Horizon Wars: Science-Fiction Combined-Arms Wargaming is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.