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Rules assistance for Thunderstone: Wrath of the Elements
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for Thunderstone: Wrath of the Elements
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Thunderstone: Wrath of the Elements is an expansion for Thunderstone released in 2010 for 1–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mike Elliott and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
(From Publisher) Thunderstone returns with all new monsters, heroes, equipment, and now... traps! Thunderstone brought dungeon crawling to the deck-building game genre, and Wrath of the Elements takes Thunderstone to a new level. With seven new heroes, six new monster types, and many new village cards. Wrath of the Elements also introduces Traps. This new card type creates perilous dangers for your adventuring party when revealed from the Dungeon Deck. Can you overcome the new monstrosities and claim the Thunderstone? Wrath of the Elements also features an attractive and durable card box large enough to hold both Wrath of the Elements and classic Thunderstone, and is even more compact and easy to transport! The box also comes with all new labeled card-type dividers for both the new cards and classic Thunderstone cards. Jason Engle returns again with more amazing art as well. Card Types Thunderstone Village Stone of Agony Ambrosia Amulet of Power Guardian Blacksmith Dark Champion Claymore Creeping Death Heroes Cursed Mace Blind Foresight Elixir Diin Illusory Blade Divine Magi Staff Gangland Magic Missile Gohlen Sage Runespawn Short Bow Toryn Tavern Brawl Tax Collector Monsters Elemental - Nature Traps Elemental - Pain Trap - Death Golem Trap - Dire Horde - Humanoid
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- Pegasus Spiele
- Edge Entertainment
- Arclight Games
- Wargames Club Publishing
- Alderac Entertainment Group
Questions and answers
Thunderstone: Wrath of the Elements 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 Thunderstone: Wrath of the Elements is 45 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 Thunderstone: Wrath of the Elements 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.
Thunderstone: Wrath of the Elements has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Thunderstone: Wrath of the Elements belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool 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 Thunderstone: Wrath of the Elements are: Mike Elliott. 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 Thunderstone: Wrath of the Elements as an expansion for Thunderstone. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Thunderstone to use it. Check that your edition of Thunderstone is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.