
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,502
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Stronghold
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2009

Expansion for Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition)
Rules assistance for Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition) – Council's Deliberations Expansion
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Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition) – Council's Deliberations Expansion is an expansion for Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition) released in 2021 for 2 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ignacy Trzewiczek and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Point to Point Movement, and Area Majority / Influence.
The Council cards expand the gameplay of Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition) by allowing the defender to use the powers of the Pearl Keep's High Council. In this expansion, the Council deliberates each round and makes decisions to bolster the Defender's power against the onslaught of the undead hordes.
Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition) – Council's Deliberations Expansion 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 Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition) – Council's Deliberations Expansion is 90–120 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 Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition) – Council's Deliberations Expansion 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.
Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition) – Council's Deliberations Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Point to Point Movement, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition) – Council's Deliberations Expansion are: Ignacy Trzewiczek. 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 Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition) – Council's Deliberations Expansion as an expansion for Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Stronghold: Undead (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.