# Black Rose Wars: Familiar Hydra

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Marco Montanaro
- **Artists**: Fernando Armentano, Giovanni Pirrotta, Henning Ludvigsen, Paolo Scippo
- **Publishers**: Ludus Magnus Studio, Hobby World, Pegasus Spiele
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Miniatures, Renaissance
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Modular Board, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you already enjoy the magical battles of Black Rose Wars and want more tactical options, these critters are for you!New abilities and strategiesMore game customizationUnique combat companionsExpands the game's universeRequires the base gameCan increase complexityFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
It's time to level up your Black Rose Wars games with the Familiar packs! These furry (or scaly, who knows?) companions arrive to add an extra layer of strategy and charm to the battlefield. Once they've nested in your lodge, they can be activated to give you a little boost, allowing you to choose one of three 'familiar' magic cards to summon your pet into combat. Once in play, the Familiar can be positioned right next to its master, using that special half-moon base we've seen in other games in the series, and will grant you unique abilities. But don't be fooled, they're not just for show! You can move these critters around the board with their own characteristics and skills, opening up new tactical possibilities. Each Familiar brings its own set of abilities and powers that can turn the tide of battle, whether by offering support, additional attacks, or some other unexpected advantage. The integration of these companions promises to further energize the already intense clashes of Black Rose Wars, adding an element of customization and surprise for players who have already mastered the base game and are looking for new ways to express their mastery.

## FAQ
### Do I need the Black Rose Wars base game to play with the Familiars?
Yes, absolutely! The Familiar packs are expansions and require the Black Rose Wars base game to be used.

### How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is 2 to 4 players.

### Does the game time increase significantly with the Familiars?
The base game time is around 90 minutes. Adding Familiars might extend this time slightly, depending on players' familiarity with their new abilities and strategies.

### Are the Familiars miniatures?
Yes, the Familiar packs come with miniatures to represent these new companions on the board.

### Does this expansion add a campaign, or is it just for the regular game?
Familiars can be used in both the base game and campaigns, adding their unique abilities in both modes.

### Does the game's complexity increase significantly?
The expansion introduces new mechanics and options, which might increase complexity for new players. For those who have already mastered the base game, it's a welcome addition that deepens the strategy.

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