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Sanctuary: The Keepers Era – Lands of Dawn
2021
Rules assistance for Sanctuary: The Keepers Era – Lands of Dawn
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 20–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 1 player
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Sanctuary: The Keepers Era – Lands of Dawn is a board game released in 2021 for 1–2 players, 20–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Leonardo Romano and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Take That.
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About the game
Sanctuary: The Keepers Era - Lands of Dawn is a competitive, fast paced, hand management card game, the starting chapter of a story which takes place in a brand new fantasy setting. The game features three unique Faction decks illustrated with stunning artworks by a team of international artists. According to the legends of Elnerth, a powerful mystic energy was flowing dangerously through the world. To avoid catastrophic events, that energy was split into six parts called the Essences. Sanctuaries are the only way to channel the power of the Essences. Players impersonate the Keepers, each one is attuned to an Essence and rules over a Faction. The Keepers are fighting each other to preserve their Sanctuaries and themselves. The goal of the game is to destroy all the oppponent's Sanctuaries, to become the only Keeper able to shape the fate of the world through their Essence. Choose your Faction, each one with its own peculiarity, and dive into the dark and wondrous world of Elnerth. —description from the publisher
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- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- Bumble3ee Interactive
- Tabula Games
Questions and answers
Sanctuary: The Keepers Era – Lands of Dawn supports 1–2 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 Sanctuary: The Keepers Era – Lands of Dawn is 20–60 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 Sanctuary: The Keepers Era – Lands of Dawn 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.
Sanctuary: The Keepers Era – Lands of Dawn has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Sanctuary: The Keepers Era – Lands of Dawn belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Take That. 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 Sanctuary: The Keepers Era – Lands of Dawn 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 Sanctuary: The Keepers Era – Lands of Dawn as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.