- BGG rating
- 7.7
Waste Knights: Second Edition – Call of the Waste
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,575
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Waste Knights: Second Edition
2021
Rules assistance for Waste Knights: Second Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Waste Knights: Second Edition
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Waste Knights: Second Edition is a board game released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Marek Mydel and Paweł Szewc and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Storytelling.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Waste Knights: Second Edition – Dogs of War
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Waste Knights: Second Edition – Paths of Blood
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Waste Knights: Second Edition – Remnants of Civilization
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Waste Knights: Second Edition – Scavenger
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Waste Knights: Second Edition – Through the Waste
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Waste Knights: Second Edition – Tales From The Outback
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Waste Knights: Second Edition – Beyond the Horizon
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2024
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Waste Knights: Second Edition – Kickstarter Exclusive Miniature Pack
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 2024
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About the game
Waste Knights: Second Edition is a post-apocalyptic game of adventure and survival for 1-4 players inspired by cult classics of the post-apo movies and set in dystopian Australia destroyed by experiments of a powerful corporation. Each player becomes a rugged hero, travelling through the wasteland, facing unnatural weather and enemies forged in long-forgotten laboratories as well as experiencing adventures full of dramatic choices and disturbing characters. The game is adventure-based, with each Adventure branching out into a number of Plots revealed depending on the players’ narrative choices. Each plot offers unique game mechanics and stories that can be found in the Book of Tales – some of them are keyed to a particular adventure, some are generic, but all enable the players to immerse themselves in the setting and make decisions that change the world around them. Each knight (player) has 2 actions at their disposal, which basically enable them to travel around the continent in their Vehicle, explore the area for ever-dwindling Resources (Fuel, Ammo, Meds), or camp in order to repair their Gear and heal Wounds or Radiation. Each adventure additionally offers a number of unique Plot Actions that let the players affect the story and fulfill their goals. However, the heart of the game are stories. Each playthrough is based on an adventure found in the Guide. Some of them are co-op, others competitive, others still may end with the players grouping around different factions and forced to fight their former friends. The construction of each adventure offers lots of narrative choices guaranteeing high replayability and encompasses unique setup elements so that the basic game can be prepared quickly and the players can focus on the plot, not the rules. —description from the publisher
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- Galakta
- Zvezda
- Elznir Games
Questions and answers
Waste Knights: Second Edition supports 1–4 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 Waste Knights: Second Edition is 90–180 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 Waste Knights: Second Edition for ages 14 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.
Waste Knights: Second Edition has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Waste Knights: Second Edition belongs to these categories: Exploration, Adventure, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Storytelling. 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 Waste Knights: Second Edition are: Marek Mydel and Paweł Szewc. 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 Waste Knights: Second Edition 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.