
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,542
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Under the Lily Banners
- 1–2 players
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2005

Expansion for Won by the Sword: Great Campaigns of the Thirty Years War, Vol. 1
2016
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Won by the Sword: Update Kit is an expansion for Won by the Sword: Great Campaigns of the Thirty Years War, Vol. 1 released in 2016 for 2 players, 360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ben Hull and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Simulation.
Won by the Sword: Update Kit consists of the following: a 16-page "revised 2016" rulebook a 32-page "revised 2016" playbook two 4-page "revised 2016" card stock tables and rule summaries 16 errata counters with 6 being blank in various colors 54 playing cards plastic bag for shipping and holding the above contents
Won by the Sword: Update Kit 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 Won by the Sword: Update Kit is 360 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 Won by the Sword: Update 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.
Won by the Sword: Update Kit has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Won by the Sword: Update Kit belongs to these categories: Wargame, Expansion for Base-game, and Pike and Shot. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Simulation. 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 Won by the Sword: Update Kit are: Ben Hull. 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 Won by the Sword: Update Kit as an expansion for Won by the Sword: Great Campaigns of the Thirty Years War, Vol. 1. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Won by the Sword: Great Campaigns of the Thirty Years War, Vol. 1 to use it. Check that your edition of Won by the Sword: Great Campaigns of the Thirty Years War, Vol. 1 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.