BattleLore: For Troll and Country

Days of Wonder, Fantasy Flight Games · Board game · 2008
2 · best 2 120 min Weight 2.3/5
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FOR GENRE FANS

If you're a BattleLore fan who enjoys epic battles with a medieval fantasy twist, this expansion is for you! It adds giant maps and a Troll to make things challenging.

Highlights
  • Epic ready-to-play maps
  • More BattleLore content
  • Powerful Troll creature
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Requires base game
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare for epic battles with "BattleLore: For Troll and Country," an expansion that plunges players into grand adventures! This box brings two new epic-format adventure maps, ready for action as soon as you open it. Everything from terrain to initial unit positions is pre-printed, so just place your miniatures and start the war.

The game expands the BattleLore universe with new rules, summary cards, and a touch of history to enrich the experience. With two distinct scenarios, "For Troll and Country" and "Troll Bridge," fun is guaranteed for those seeking more tactical challenges on the battlefield. The expansion introduces a Troll figure, with its corresponding creature card, adding a powerful and unique threat to the clashes.

"For Troll and Country" is ideal for those who already enjoy the BattleLore system and want more content to explore. The campaign mechanic allows battles to connect, creating an engaging narrative, while dice rolling and hand management ensure the classic tension and unpredictability of the game. The possibility of using variable powers adds an extra layer of strategy, making each game even more dynamic. If you enjoy wargames with a medieval fantasy theme and don't mind the need for some card translation, this expansion is a feast for reliving epic battles.

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Creatures: Trolls Game: BattleLore Game: BattleLore (First Edition) Players: Two-Player Only Games Series: Commands & Colors Theme: Medieval Fantasy
Publisher Days of Wonder, Fantasy Flight Games
Designer Richard Borg
Artist Cyrille Daujean

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the base BattleLore game to play this expansion?
Yes, "BattleLore: For Troll and Country" is an expansion and requires the base BattleLore game to be played.
How many players can participate?
Just like the base game, this expansion is for 2 players.
What does 'epic format maps' mean?
It means the adventure maps are larger than usual and come pre-printed with all terrain, obstacles, and unit positions, ready to play.
Does the expansion add new factions or just scenarios?
The expansion focuses on new epic scenarios and adds the Troll as a special creature, but it doesn't introduce entirely new playable factions.
Is the game heavily language-dependent?
Yes, the game has a considerable language dependency, especially on creature cards and adventure rules. A translation is highly recommended.
What is the average playtime with this expansion?
Games with this expansion generally take about 120 minutes, maintaining the base game's playtime.
Does the expansion significantly change the rules?
It adds specific rules for the epic scenarios and for using the Troll, but it maintains the core mechanics of BattleLore.