
- BGG rank
- BGG #234
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)
- 1–5 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2012

Rules assistance for StarCraft: The Board Game – Brood War Expansion
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StarCraft: The Board Game – Brood War Expansion is an expansion for StarCraft: The Board Game released in 2008 for 2–6 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Corey Konieczka, Daniel Clark (I), and Robert A. Kouba and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Modular Board.
Starcraft: Brood War brings the events that occurred in the videogame expansion to the boardgame. With the shattered Zerg hive torn apart by fierce infighting, the Protoss seek to reunite with their Dark Templar brethren and begin rebuilding their devastated homeworld, Aiur. Terran Emperor Mengsk I, having achieved his goal of total domination over the human colonies, must now face two formidable threats. On one side is the rising power of the woman he betrayed – Kerrigan, now the infamous Zerg Queen of Blades – and on the other, a malevolent conspiracy deep within his own ranks. This expansion to the award-winning StarCraft: The Board Game provides a wide range of new units, planets, orders, technologies, and more. Included within are brand new rules for: Leadership Cards: Faction customizations providing devastating powers and advanced strategies for each of the six factions. Heroes: Powerful units whose unique abilities can turn the tide of battle. Scenario Play: Story-based missions that offer a brand new way to play the game. Fight to save the Dark Templar homeworld from Zerg infestation or attempt to destroy the Zerg Overmind to free the galaxy from its tyranny! Expands StarCraft: The Board Game Expanded by: StarCraft: Brood War Promotional Leadership Cards
StarCraft: The Board Game – Brood War Expansion supports 2–6 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 StarCraft: The Board Game – Brood War Expansion is 180 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 StarCraft: The Board Game – Brood War Expansion 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.
StarCraft: The Board Game – Brood War Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
StarCraft: The Board Game – Brood War Expansion belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Majority / Influence, and Modular Board. 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 StarCraft: The Board Game – Brood War Expansion are: Corey Konieczka, Daniel Clark (I), and Robert A. Kouba. 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 StarCraft: The Board Game – Brood War Expansion as an expansion for StarCraft: The Board Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need StarCraft: The Board Game to use it. Check that your edition of StarCraft: The Board Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.