
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,216
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Summoner Wars: Alliances Master Set
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2014

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Summoner Wars: Rukar's Power Reinforcement Pack is an expansion for Summoner Wars released in 2010 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.
Fire and Frost Marching through howling winds comes the frightening Tundra Orc champion Rukar. He is the frozen death that splits bone; he is the frostbite that corrupts flesh. Rukar is followed by the insane Gruggar who revels in reckless bloodshed, and the wily Bragg who uses magic trickery to destroy his foes. With them come hordes of fleet-footed Chargers, and the cunning magician-warriors known as Thwarters. Onward these proud reavers march across frozen wastelands, hastening to Grognack and the promise of bloody war. But the marchers have not gone undetected! From the depths of his volcanic fortress, Prince Elien of the Phoenix Elves reveals weapons previously kept hidden. From the heights of the greatest volcano comes Rahlee, swooping down on the enemy with her giant eagle. The fire mage Laleya blasts attackers from afar, and the much-feared Holleas summons frightening Fire Beasts from what some claim are the depths of the Hells themselves. These terrible beasts have no qualms about destroying themselves in blasts of superheated plasma if it destroys their opponents. And joining them is a legion of Fencers, elegant warriors who dance into battle using martial skills from a past age. But even these forces aren´t alone! Rukar´s Power sees the addition of Magos, the mercenary champion. This enigmatic wizard gives his employer more power while bombarding the enemy with long-ranged attacks. In addition are the Spear Grounders - mercenaries from the bizarre city of Heap who can attack from any direction. This reinforcement pack is the perfect addition to your Phoenix Elves vs. Tundra Orcs starter set, allowing you to bring new troops to the War for Itharia, and experience the excitement of deck construction.
Summoner Wars: Rukar's Power Reinforcement Pack 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: Rukar's Power Reinforcement Pack 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: Rukar's Power Reinforcement Pack 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: Rukar's Power Reinforcement Pack has a complexity rating of 2.4 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: Rukar's Power Reinforcement Pack 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: Rukar's Power Reinforcement Pack 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: Rukar's Power Reinforcement Pack 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.