
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,148
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Zulus on the Ramparts!: The Battle of Rorke's Drift – Second Edition
- 1 player
- 25 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2009

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The Lost Cause: Expansion Kit is an expansion for The Lost Cause: The American Civil War, 1861-1865 released in 2010 for 1 player, 105 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Hans von Stockhausen and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
The Curtain Falls: 1865 States of Siege #4 Expansion Kit The War of the Rebellion continued after the Election fo 1864, and with this expansion kit for The Lost Cause so too does this game. With additional Confederate Resources and Leaders (including "Stonewall" Jackson and Longstreet), plus cards that extend the game into 1865 and enhance the narrative with several new Broadsheet events, you'll be whistling Dixie in no time! Note, The Lost Cause Expansion Kit is not a ‘stand alone’ game. You must own a copy of The Lost Cause to use this expansion kit. Game Data: Complexity: 4 (Basic Game) or 4.5 (Advanced Game) on a 9 scale Solitaire Suitability: 9 on a 9 scale Scale: Each unit is one Union Army or Civil War Leader, and each turn is one month Game Components: • One 2-page, color Optional Rules sheet • 8 color, die-cut 5/8” mounted game pieces • 12 (total) ‘Headline’ and 'Broadsheet' cards Credits: Game Design: Hans von Stockhausen Documentation & Development: Alan Emrich Playtesting: Chris Dorrell, David Ells, Mark Herman
The Lost Cause: Expansion Kit supports 1 player 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 The Lost Cause: Expansion Kit is 105 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 Lost Cause: Expansion Kit 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 Lost Cause: Expansion Kit has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
The Lost Cause: Expansion Kit belongs to these categories: Wargame, Expansion for Base-game, and American Civil War. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Lost Cause: Expansion Kit are: Hans von Stockhausen. 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 Lost Cause: Expansion Kit as an expansion for The Lost Cause: The American Civil War, 1861-1865. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Lost Cause: The American Civil War, 1861-1865 to use it. Check that your edition of The Lost Cause: The American Civil War, 1861-1865 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.