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Expansion for Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280
Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280: Guandong Coalition
2012
Rules assistance for Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280: Guandong Coalition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280: Guandong Coalition
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Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280: Guandong Coalition is an expansion for Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280 released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Wei-Cheng Cheng and its main mechanics are Action Points and Area-Impulse.
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About the game
Guandong Coalition is a bonus scenario in Board Wargame #8. You need to have "Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280" to play it. In this new scenario, we add a new strong force "Dong Zhuo". Guandong Coalition is a short scenario of "Records of Three Kingdoms" that can be played to completion within an hour. You need to own the game "Records of Three Kingdoms" and have its components to play this bonus scenario. It can be played by either two or four players. In the two players game, one player plays the role of Dong Zhuo and one player controls the whole Guangdong Coalition (represented by Wei, Shu and Wu forces). In the four players game, one player plays the role of Dong Zhou, the other three players play the role of Wei, Shu and Wu respectively. There are three factions in this scenario. Dong Zhou Alliance are formed by Dong Zhou and Lu Bu (enter game in Turn 1). Guangdong Alliance are formed by Tao Qian (Liu Bei enter game in Turn 1), Sun Jian (Sun Ce enter game in Turn 1), Cao Cao, Yuen Shu, Yuen Shao, Zhang Yang. Liu Biu, Liu Yan, Ma Teng, Gongsun Zen, Gongsun Du, Zhang Lu (enter game in Turn 1) and Liu Yao (enter game in Turn 1) formed the Neutral Faction. Players conduct Canvass – Ally actions to try gaining control of the Independent Forces. Guangdong Alliance must destroy Dong Zhuo forces before the game end. The Term "Independent Force" and "Neutral Faction" are used interchangeably.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Formosa Force Games
Questions and answers
Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280: Guandong Coalition 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 Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280: Guandong Coalition is 60 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 Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280: Guandong Coalition 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.
Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280: Guandong Coalition has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280: Guandong Coalition belongs to these categories: Wargame and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Action Points and Area-Impulse. 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 Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280: Guandong Coalition are: Wei-Cheng Cheng. 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 Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280: Guandong Coalition as an expansion for Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280 to use it. Check that your edition of Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.