- BGG rating
- 7.7
Rules assistance for Waste Knights: Second Edition – Dogs of War
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
Rules assistant for Waste Knights: Second Edition – Dogs of War
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Waste Knights: Second Edition – Dogs of War is an expansion for Waste Knights: Second Edition released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing.
About the game
Dogs of War, an expansion focusing on military organizations, combat-oriented characters, and extra gear to help you survive in the Waste. - 2 new knights: Lisa Gomez and Warragul with their sheets and 4 upgrade cards each. - 8 new wasteland cards with enemies and events and 7 new gear cards will enrich your decks, adding variety to each gaming session. - 1 completely new adventure: Lost Garrison featuring over 100 new entries, 2 special cards and dedicated plot sheets to guide you through the gripping narrative.
Questions and answers
Waste Knights: Second Edition – Dogs of War 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 – Dogs of War 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 – Dogs of War 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 – Dogs of War has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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 – Dogs of War belongs to these categories: Exploration, Adventure, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing. 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 catalogue lists Waste Knights: Second Edition – Dogs of War as an expansion for Waste Knights: Second Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Waste Knights: Second Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Waste Knights: Second Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.