
- BGG rank
- BGG #716
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Blood Bowl: Living Rulebook
- 2 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2004

Rules assistance for Sherwood Bandits: The 5th Player
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Sherwood Bandits: The 5th Player is an expansion for Sherwood Bandits released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up.
Components for adding a fifth player to Sherwood Bandits: 1 Gang Leader 4 Bandits 4 Dice 3 New Wagons 3D Chest The expansion is included in the German edition (2024).
Sherwood Bandits: The 5th Player 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 Sherwood Bandits: The 5th Player is 45 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 Sherwood Bandits: The 5th Player 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.
Sherwood Bandits: The 5th Player belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. 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 Sherwood Bandits: The 5th Player and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Sherwood Bandits: The 5th Player as an expansion for Sherwood Bandits. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Sherwood Bandits to use it. Check that your edition of Sherwood Bandits is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.