
- BGG rank
- BGG #2
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Ark Nova
- 1–4 players
- 90–150 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for RONE: New Forces
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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RONE: New Forces is an expansion for RONE released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 40–55 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting.
RONE: New Forces, the second expansion for the post-apocalyptic card game RONE: Races of New Era, contains five reprinted cards from the core set and 98 new cards with two new keywords (Slow Effect and Initiative), which advance the classic gameplay to another level. Recruit new units to your army, surprise your opponent with new effects, and fight for victory!
RONE: New Forces 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 RONE: New Forces is 40–55 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 RONE: New Forces 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.
RONE: New Forces belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting. 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 catalogue lists RONE: New Forces as an expansion for RONE. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need RONE to use it. Check that your edition of RONE is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.