
- BGG rank
- BGG #359
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Summoner Wars (Second Edition)
- 2 players
- 40–60 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2021

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Summoner Wars: Cloaks Faction Deck is an expansion for Summoner Wars released in 2011 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Colby Dauch and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
From the publisher: They are the Cloaks - a nation of the discarded victims of the vile Bender Empire that rules the continent of Far Esta. Forced to live in hiding they have mastered the art of guerrilla warfare. They come in the night landing harsh blows against their foes, only to melt back into the darkness from whence they came. Gunners take out sentries with well-aimed shots, and Scrappers waylay unsuspecting soldiers. And only when the fight is over do their enemies realize they have been looted by Thieves. Heading this force is Vlox, former apprentice to old Leonardo, the dead genius who created their black powder weaponry. Vlox is the ultimate jack of all trades, and he intends to use his new Summoning Stone to carve a bloody path through the heart of the Bender Empire. Contents: 35 cards (1 complete faction deck) Cloaks Faction Deck Includes: 1 Vlox- Summoner 1 Dagger - Champion 1 Violet - Champion 1 Scam - Champion 7 Scrapper - Common 7 Gunner - Common 4 Thief - Common 2 Assassinate Events 2 Cloak of Shadows Events 2 Magic Drain Events 2 Raid Events 1 Spy Event 3 Wall Cards 1 Summoner Reference Card
Summoner Wars: Cloaks Faction Deck 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 Summoner Wars: Cloaks Faction Deck 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 Summoner Wars: Cloaks Faction Deck for ages 9 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.
Summoner Wars: Cloaks Faction Deck has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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.
Summoner Wars: Cloaks Faction Deck belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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 Summoner Wars: Cloaks Faction Deck are: Colby Dauch. 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 Summoner Wars: Cloaks Faction Deck as an expansion for Summoner Wars. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Summoner Wars to use it. Check that your edition of Summoner Wars is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.