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Wormlord
2019
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- 2–8 players
- 5–10 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Wormlord is a board game released in 2019 for 2–8 players, 5–10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Jonathan Bittner and Andrew Cedotal and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
It has long been thought that earthworms were slow creatures with no ambition. It is not so. They dream of conquering the world but suffer from internal conflicts that prevent their great project from taking shape: the reds are convinced that it is up to them to lead the troops. Same for the blues. And the greens. Not to mention the yellows. It was therefore inevitable that they come to blows. Wormlord tells their story. Wormlord is a game that is played simultaneously, without a turn, and consists of conquering spaces by placing knots. It's possible to repel opponents by undoing their ropes and returning them to them. The victory condition varies from one tray set-up to another, but usually it's about conquering a number of objective spaces. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Wormlord supports 2–8 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 Wormlord is 5–10 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 Wormlord for ages 6 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.
Wormlord has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Wormlord belongs to these categories: Humor, Party Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Wormlord are: Jonathan Bittner and Andrew Cedotal. 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 Wormlord 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.