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Shaolia: Great Houses
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021
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- BGG #5,349
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Shaolia: Warring States
2020
Rules assistance for Shaolia: Warring States
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Shaolia: Warring States
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Shaolia: Warring States is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Gunho Kim and Hani Chang and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Worker Placement with Dice Workers.
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About the game
Shaolia is a board game filled with deadly strategy and countless possibilities to build your own kingdom. Build your very own kingdom with various building & character cards Utilize creative tactics to take the lead with highly dynamic game play Dive into the world of Shaolia through fantastic artwork and storylines There are two ways to win in Shaolia. You can either deal 12 damage to your opponent’s palace and destroy it, or you can achieve 18 culture score. The game is played through multiple rounds. A round consists of 3 different phases. Purchase Phase: Purchase cards and resources. Building Phase: Build the purchased cards on the territory board. Action Phase: Roll the dice and activate cards built on the territory board, using dice. -description from designer
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Questions and answers
Shaolia: Warring States 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 Shaolia: Warring States is 30–60 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 Shaolia: Warring States 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.
Shaolia: Warring States has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Shaolia: Warring States belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Territory Building, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Worker Placement with Dice Workers. 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 Shaolia: Warring States are: Gunho Kim and Hani Chang. 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 Shaolia: Warring States 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.