
- BGG rank
- BGG #8
- BGG rating
- 8.6
War of the Ring: Second Edition
- 2–4 players
- 150–240 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for Rulebenders: Game Brewer Theme Expansion
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Rulebenders: Game Brewer Theme Expansion is an expansion for Rulebenders released in 2022 for 2–5 players, 45–75 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Tom Vandeweyer and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Variable Set-up.
Add a whole new theme to your Rulebenders game. You'll travel through all of Game Brewer's games, past and future. Game includes 35 theme cards, one miniature, one plastic game token, and one storage box.
Rulebenders: Game Brewer Theme Expansion supports 2–5 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 Rulebenders: Game Brewer Theme Expansion is 45–75 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 Rulebenders: Game Brewer Theme Expansion 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.
Rulebenders: Game Brewer Theme Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Variable Set-up. 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 Rulebenders: Game Brewer Theme Expansion are: Tom Vandeweyer. 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 Rulebenders: Game Brewer Theme Expansion as an expansion for Rulebenders. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rulebenders to use it. Check that your edition of Rulebenders is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.