Lords of Waterdeep

Build Waterdeep's power as a secret Lord with hidden ambitions.

πŸ‘₯ 2–5 players⏱ approx. 120 minπŸͺ„ A round to warm up10+
β˜… 7.6 Β· BGG #105

Who it's for

D&D fans and families looking for a welcoming, medium-weight worker placement game.

Not for you if…

You want deep D&D narrative β€” the theme is light dressing on a euro game.

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Vibe's take

Accessible, competitive, lightly thematic.

About this game

Recruit adventurers, complete quests, and expand Waterdeep's infrastructure as a secret Lord with hidden objectives. Lords of Waterdeep wraps classic worker placement in a light D&D theme that makes it instantly accessible to non-gamers. The intrigue cards keep everyone honest and occasionally chaotic.

D&D ThemeWorker PlacementSecret Objectives

Get it

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By the numbers

Players

Best at 3–4 playersWorks with 2–5

Duration

60–120 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

2.4 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

7.6/10

Rank #105

59k ratings

Published

2012

Language

Moderate text

Designed by

Peter Lee, Rodney Thompson

Published by

Renegade Game Studios, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Wizards of the Coast

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