- BGG rating
- 7.1
Swordcrafters: Expanded Expansion
- 1–5 players
- 25–35 min
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,929
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Swordcrafters
2018
Rules assistance for Swordcrafters
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- 1–5 players
- 20–30 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Swordcrafters
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Swordcrafters is a board game released in 2018 for 1–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Adam Rehberg, Ryan Lambert, and Chris Neuman (II) and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Pattern Building.
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About the game
The realm is defended, but the sword of protection is broken! The king has called on the best Swordcrafters to forge a replacement. In Swordcrafters, players compete to forge the best sword scoring based on length, quality, and magic. Each round each player makes one cut in a grid of sword tiles to create a separation. After separations phase, each player selects one grouping of sword tiles and assembles them into their sword. When there are not enough sword tiles to form a new grid, scoring occurs. Players hold their swords in the center of the table to score based on length. Sword quality scoring is based on the highest number of adjacent matching gems on one side of the sword. Sword magic scoring is based on the highest sum of two gem types. A innovative 3D sword-building game where the player builds and holds their sword as they play. —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Little Rocket Games
- Adam's Apple Games, LLC
Questions and answers
Swordcrafters supports 1–5 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 Swordcrafters is 20–30 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 Swordcrafters for ages 6 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.
Swordcrafters has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Swordcrafters belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Abstract Strategy, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Pattern Building. 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 Swordcrafters are: Adam Rehberg, Ryan Lambert, and Chris Neuman (II). 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 Swordcrafters as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.