
- BGG rank
- BGG #818
- BGG rating
- 7.5
A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (Second Edition)
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Warhammer: Invasion – Bleeding Sun
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Warhammer: Invasion – Bleeding Sun is an expansion for Warhammer: Invasion released in 2010 for 2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Eric M. Lang and James Hata and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Open Drafting.
From the Publisher's Site: Bleeding Sun is the sixth Battle Pack installment of The Enemy Cycle, the linked expansion series for Warhammer: Invasion, a card game of intense warfare, clever kingdom management, and epic questing. In this exciting conclusion to The Enemy Cycle, all six factions gain valuable new powers... but who will come out on top? Blessing of Myrmidia brings strength to the Knights of the Empire, while the vile Beast of Rot feeds on the power of Nurgle. Meanwhile, the Orcs tame a Giant Spider and the High Elves harness the power of the Moon Staff of Lileath! This 60 card pack contains 20 different never-before-seen cards designed to augment existing decks and add variety to the Warhammer: Invasion metagame.
Warhammer: Invasion – Bleeding Sun supports 2 players 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 Warhammer: Invasion – Bleeding Sun 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 Warhammer: Invasion – Bleeding Sun for ages 13 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.
Warhammer: Invasion – Bleeding Sun 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.
Warhammer: Invasion – Bleeding Sun belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Collectible Components. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Open Drafting. 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 Warhammer: Invasion – Bleeding Sun are: Eric M. Lang and James Hata. 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 Warhammer: Invasion – Bleeding Sun as an expansion for Warhammer: Invasion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer: Invasion to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer: Invasion is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.