
- BGG rank
- BGG #663
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Star Wars: X-Wing (Second Edition)
- 2 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2018

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Runewars Miniatures Game: Death Knights – Unit Expansion is an expansion for Runewars Miniatures Game released in 2017 for 2 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Todd Michlitsch and Frank Brooks.
Description from the publisher: Called the Dread Horsemen by some and Doomriders by others, the Death Knights are ever at the forefront of Waiqar's army, riding from the mists to cut down the living. Donning ancient armor and aided by the speed of their terrible steeds, these mounted warriors demonstrate a skill in battle unmatched by lesser undead. The Death Knight – Unit Expansion for Runewars Miniatures Game includes four Death Knight plastic figures and two plastic cavalry movement trays, as well as five upgrade cards for army customization.
Runewars Miniatures Game: Death Knights – Unit Expansion supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Runewars Miniatures Game: Death Knights – Unit Expansion is 60–120 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 Runewars Miniatures Game: Death Knights – Unit 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.
Runewars Miniatures Game: Death Knights – Unit Expansion 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.
Runewars Miniatures Game: Death Knights – Unit Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Runewars Miniatures Game: Death Knights – Unit Expansion and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Runewars Miniatures Game: Death Knights – Unit Expansion are: Todd Michlitsch and Frank Brooks. 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 Runewars Miniatures Game: Death Knights – Unit Expansion as an expansion for Runewars Miniatures Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Runewars Miniatures Game to use it. Check that your edition of Runewars Miniatures Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.