
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,043
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Oregon
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2007

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Rattus: Spoils of War is an expansion for Rattus released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Henrik Berg and Åse Berg and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
Strange things are going on in Europe. People are disappearing and followers are changing faction. The plague appears to be stronger in some countries, but nobody really knows why. At least people are warned and new alliances are made. Let’s bring an end to this plague! This is a mini-expansion. Rattus (base game) is required to play. For the Tamerlane card, Rattus Africanus (expansion) is required to play.
Rattus: Spoils of War 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 Rattus: Spoils of War is 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 Rattus: Spoils of War for ages 10 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.
Rattus: Spoils of War 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.
Rattus: Spoils of War belongs to these categories: Medieval and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 Rattus: Spoils of War are: Henrik Berg and Åse Berg. 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 Rattus: Spoils of War as an expansion for Rattus. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rattus to use it. Check that your edition of Rattus is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.