
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,337
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Pax Expanse
- 3–4 players
- 90–240 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2019

Expansion for The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Realm
2020
Rules assistance for The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Realm – Shattered Lands Expansion
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The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Realm – Shattered Lands Expansion is an expansion for The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Realm released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 60–150 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Chris J Davis and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, and Modular Board.
The Shattered Lands expansion for The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Realm takes the hero Link outside of the dungeon and allows him to explore the land of Hyrule by adding a new Overworld Phase. Unlike in the base game, the heroes no longer begin each level with a pre-determined number of Items, nor do they start with any Triforce Shards. Instead, they must work for every advantage they can get before proceeding into the various dungeons by exploring the land of Hyrule and encountering its many denizens. Shops will allow you to spend your hard-earned rupees to buy Items; challenges may allow the hero to upgrade his Skill cards to higher levels; and Lore, Quest and Forage encounters may endow the hero with a variety of benefits. The concept of the Cogs introduced in the base game is continued above ground, with the landscape of Hyrule shifting and changing between turns. Many paths exist to allow the hero move from one location to another, but they won't always connect on the ways the hero might want them to. Players can play their Skill cards to move around Hyrule, as well as allowing them to shift the Location tiles around, permitting them to reach previously unattainable locations. The treasures that the heroes have gained may also provide shortcuts or otherwise give the players an advantage during encounters. —description from the publisher
The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Realm – Shattered Lands Expansion 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 The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Realm – Shattered Lands Expansion is 60–150 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 The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Realm – Shattered Lands 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.
The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Realm – Shattered Lands Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Print & Play, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, 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 The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Realm – Shattered Lands Expansion are: Chris J Davis. 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 The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Realm – Shattered Lands Expansion as an expansion for The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Realm. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Realm to use it. Check that your edition of The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Realm is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.