
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,766
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Wonder Book
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Requiem: Downfall of Magic – Istvan
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Requiem: Downfall of Magic – Istvan is an expansion for Black Rose Wars released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Leonardo Romano and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Area Movement.
A crossover expansion from Requiem: Downfall of Magic which is compatible with Black Rose Wars, Black Rose Wars: Rebirth And Nova Aetas Renaissance. Playable as a new hero in Requiem: Downfall of Magic, as a new mage for Black Rose Wars and BRW: Rebirth and as a new hero in Nova Aetas Renaissance.
Requiem: Downfall of Magic – Istvan 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 listed playing time for Requiem: Downfall of Magic – Istvan is 90 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 Requiem: Downfall of Magic – Istvan for ages 14 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.
Requiem: Downfall of Magic – Istvan belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Exploration, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Area Movement. 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 Requiem: Downfall of Magic – Istvan are: Leonardo Romano. 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 Requiem: Downfall of Magic – Istvan as an expansion for Black Rose Wars. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Black Rose Wars to use it. Check that your edition of Black Rose Wars is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.