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Black Rose Wars: Hidden Thorns

Ludus Magnus Studio, Czacha Games, Hobby World · Board game · 2019
2–6 · best 4 90 min Weight 3.0/5
9.0 rating Ludopedia
8.2 rating BGG
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9.0 rating Ludopedia
8.2 rating BGG
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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy Black Rose Wars and want more mage options and a game for more players, Hidden Thorns is the expansion you need! You can pit up to 6 mages against each other.

Highlights
  • Charismatic new mages
  • Expands player options
  • Incredible miniatures
  • More strategic variety
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Requires base game
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to expand the intrigues and battles of the Black Rose Lodge with Black Rose Wars: Hidden Thorns! This expansion introduces two new mages to the game: Marco, a master of Illusion with roots in Moli, and Geneve, a Parisian who commands the art of Conspiracy. Each comes with their own finely crafted miniature and all the components needed to bring them into play. With these additions, the character diversity in your game skyrockets, and you can even increase the player count to six, making the rivalries even more intense. Hidden Thorns not only adds more gameplay options but also injects fresh strategies and tactics with the unique abilities of these new spellcasters. If you already enjoy the area control, hand management, and deck-building aspects of the original Black Rose Wars, this expansion is a perfect fit to refresh your gaming sessions. The miniatures are a visual treat, and the component quality upholds the high standard we expect. It's the right choice for those seeking more variety and challenges within the Black Rose Wars universe, whether playing in a group or exploring new tactics with the mages.

Best player count

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2–6 players
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3 REC
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6 BEST

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Game details

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Mechanics

Action Queue Area Majority / Influence Area Movement Campaign / Battle Card Driven Deck, Bag, and Pool Building Hand Management Modular Board Variable Player Powers

Categories

Bluffing Card Game Expansion for Base-game Fantasy Miniatures Renaissance

Families

Components: Miniatures Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Setting: Nova Aetas Chronicles
Publisher Ludus Magnus Studio, Czacha Games, Hobby World, Pegasus Spiele
Designer Marco Montanaro
Artist Fernando Armentano, Giovanni Pirrotta, Henning Ludvigsen, Paolo Scippo

Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
Do I need the base game Black Rose Wars to play with Hidden Thorns?
Yes, absolutely! Hidden Thorns is an expansion, and all the components and rules from the base game are necessary to play it.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion allows you to play with up to 6 players, increasing the scale of the battles compared to the base game.
Who are the new mages and what do they do?
The expansion introduces Marco, an Illusion specialist, and Geneve, a master of Conspiracy. Each has unique abilities that change the game's dynamics.
Does the game become much more complicated with this expansion?
The overall complexity of the game remains similar, but the new abilities and the possibility of more players might require strategic adjustments.
Are the components good quality?
Yes, the expansion maintains the high quality of components, especially the miniatures of the new mages, which are very detailed.
Do I need to understand English to play?
Yes, the expansion has a considerable language dependency, with many cards and references requiring reading in English (or a translation).
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