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Wage woodland war where every faction plays by different rules

👥 2–4 playersapprox. 90 min🪄 Takes some learning14+
7.9 · BGG #34

Who it's for

Groups of 3-4 who love emergent storytelling, negotiation, and learning multiple playstyles. Best when everyone knows their faction.

Not for you if…

Not for players who dislike learning asymmetric rules or being ganged up on. Frustrating at 2 players.

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Vibe's take

Asymmetric, political, chaotic, deeply interactive

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About this game

Asymmetric woodland war where each player controls a completely different faction with its own rules, goals, and playstyle. The Marquise builds an empire, the Eyrie commands a rigid dynasty, the Alliance wages guerrilla warfare, and the Vagabond roams freely.

Fully asymmetricHigh interactionPolitical negotiationBeautiful art

By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 3–4

Duration

60–90 min

Ages 14+

Complexity

3.8 / 5 — Heavy

BGG Rating

7.9/10

Rank #34

65k ratings

Published

2018

Language

Heavy text

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