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Rules assistance for Requiem: Downfall of Magic – Selene
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- 1–4 players
- 90 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Requiem: Downfall of Magic – Selene
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Requiem: Downfall of Magic – Selene 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.
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About the game
This Story-Expansion extends Requiem's lore and adds exciting new gameplay elements and a new Story consisting of 4 Quests. The protagonist of the expansion is Selene, a Titanid represented by a huge and spectacular miniature, accompanied by her Handmaids, women mutated by her magical power. An ancient pagan Temple in the heart of the forest seems to be the focus of mysterious supernatural activity, members of the Order are sent to investigate, but what they find will far exceed any expectations... The Selene Expansion introduces many narrative elements in the intense and challenging Boss fight against the Titanid. Choices and situations will bring the fight to an end with as many as 4 possible endings. In addition, this expansion introduces a new Potion: the Luckybrew, which can alter the course of fate. This Potion can also be included in the main Requiem Campaign, adding more opportunities for the Heroes. Finally, one more new feature: the Class Skills. These introduce a new type of Skill Cards, linked not to the Hero but directly to their Class. Through these cards, each time you level up and gain a new skill, you can choose whether to add a Skill of your Hero or a Skill of their Class. This will allow you to customize your Character further and try out new and unseen Builds. Like the new Potion, Class Skills will also be able to be added to the main Campaign! —description from the publisher' A mini-campaign for Requiem: Downfall of Magic that add 6 hours of gameplay. This contains 4 new quests, 4 new endings, a narrative boss fight and a new class skills for the heroes. Crossover Expansion! You will find content to play Selene in Requiem: Downfall of Magic, and in the games of the Black Rose Wars saga.
Mechanics
- Variable Player Powers
- Push Your Luck
- Area Movement
- Dice Rolling
- Variable Set-up
- Die Icon Resolution
- Modular Board
- Cooperative Game
- Hexagon Grid
- Events
- Solo / Solitaire Game
- Pick-up and Deliver
- Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game
- Action Points
- Finale Ending
- Variable Phase Order
- Narrative Choice / Paragraph
- Multiple Maps
- Action / Event
Designers
Publishers
- Ludus Magnus Studio
Questions and answers
Requiem: Downfall of Magic – Selene 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 – Selene 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 – Selene 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 – Selene 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 – Selene 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 – Selene 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.