BattleLore: Scottish Wars

Days of Wonder, Fantasy Flight Games · Board game · 2007
2 · best 2 60 min Weight 2.5/5
6.0 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
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6.0 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you're a BattleLore fan who enjoys historical conflict with a fantasy flair, this expansion is a fantastic addition for more strategic battles!

Highlights
  • New Scottish units
  • Inspired historical scenarios
  • More adventures and cards
  • Engaging additional tactics
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Card translation needed
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to relive the bloody Scottish Wars with this expansion for BattleLore! If you enjoy the tactical feel and epic battles of the base game, this addition brings an extra flavor of historical conflict with a fantasy twist. Here, you'll command iconic Scottish units, including mounted knights and fierce warriors, facing your opponents in scenarios inspired by real battles like Stirling Bridge and Bannockburn. The expansion adds new miniatures, specialist cards, and adventures, ensuring each game is a unique challenge. The hand management and dice rolling mechanics are still present, but with the addition of new tactics and powers that promise to turn the tide of battle. It's the kind of expansion that makes you want to dive headfirst into history, without forgetting the fun and strategy that make BattleLore so special. Ideal for existing fans of the game looking for more content to expand their combat and strategic possibilities.

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Country: Scotland Game: BattleLore Game: BattleLore (First Edition) History: Wars of Scottish Independence Players: Two-Player Only Games Series: Commands & Colors Theme: Medieval Fantasy
Publisher Days of Wonder, Fantasy Flight Games
Designer Richard Borg
Artist Cyrille Daujean, Julien Delval

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base BattleLore game to play with this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion and requires the base BattleLore game to be played.
How many players can participate?
BattleLore is a two-player game, and this expansion maintains that player count.
Does the game become much more complicated with this expansion?
The complexity increases slightly with the new units and rules, but the core gameplay remains accessible. The BGG weight is 2.5/5, indicating moderate complexity.
What new components come in the box?
The expansion includes 42 new miniatures, featuring knights and Scottish warriors, plus specialist cards, unit and weapon summary cards, and a rule booklet with 5 new adventures.
Does the gameplay experience change significantly with the new units?
Yes, the new units and specialist cards add new tactical layers and strategies, allowing for different combat approaches.
Is it necessary to translate the cards?
Ludopedia indicates 'Moderate Language Dependency,' suggesting that a translated sheet or translated cards are recommended for a better experience.