
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,334
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Four Against Darkness
- 1 player
- 45–75 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2016

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Song of Wind and Water is an expansion for Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition released in 2008 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Andrea Sfiligoi and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
From the publisher: You can defeat a dragon, but can you take on mother nature? The second expansion in the Song of Blades and Heroes line introduces rules for fighting in inclement weather and hostile environments. From snow storms to cursed ruins, from rivers to volcanoes, your battlefield will never look the same. Includes a color map and a complete wilderness survival campaign.
Song of Wind and Water 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 Song of Wind and Water is 30 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 Song of Wind and Water for ages 12 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.
Song of Wind and Water 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.
Song of Wind and Water belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points. 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 Song of Wind and Water are: Andrea Sfiligoi. 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 Song of Wind and Water as an expansion for Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.