- BGG rating
- 8.3
Rules assistance for Skytear: Stormsear
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
Rules assistant for Skytear: Stormsear
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Skytear: Stormsear is an expansion for Skytear released in 2020 for 2–4 players and 45 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Grid Movement.
About the game
An Alliance forged by the fire of Kaeno and tempered by the winds of Utsesh, born to face the twin threats of Xotlan and Grialth. Princess of a besieged land, KUMAYA, Ashen Maiden, fights to free her dominion once and for all. By using powers learnt from the Nuptians, she can imprison foes inside her mind palace. SHAIDRUS, Last Light, defends its allies tirelessly using the sacred relic it used to protect. A statue animated by Divine will, all Utsesh and Kaeno has faith in its determinations. —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
Skytear: Stormsear 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 Skytear: Stormsear 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.
Skytear: Stormsear belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Grid Movement. 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 catalogue lists Skytear: Stormsear as an expansion for Skytear. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Skytear to use it. Check that your edition of Skytear is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.