# Ruination: Blood Sworn

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2, 3)
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Travis R. Chance
- **Artists**: Roland MacDonald
- **Publishers**: Kolossal Games
- **Categories**: Civilization, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Territory Building, Wargame
- **Mechanics**: Action Drafting, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks

## Verdict
If you love Ruination, you’ll dig the extra tactics and powerhouse cards Blood Sworn adds.Unique chieftain abilitiesAsymmetrical horde cardsNew defense mechanicHigher complexitySteeper learning curveHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Ruination: Blood Sworn arrives as the second expansion for the acclaimed Ruination, adding even more chaos to the post‑post‑apocalyptic setting. Each of the four hordes now gets two new elements: a chieftain with exclusive tactical abilities and a horde deck filled with one‑use, asymmetrical cards that pack a huge punch. These chieftains can be upgraded during the game, letting you fine‑tune your strategy as battles unfold. The expansion also introduces updated nomad rules, complete with new tokens and event cards that vary each play, plus a glory die that spices up the glory track. A new Defense statistic helps mitigate troop losses, and alternate exile cards give more penalty options. Action decks have been completely overhauled, offering unique cards that synergize with chieftain upgrades and introduce even more powerful advancements. In short, Blood Sworn deepens Ruination’s strategic layers, delivering more tactical choices, greater horde asymmetry, and extra replayability thanks to variable events and new tech paths. If you love territory building, exploration, and wargames and already know the base game, this expansion will take your experience to the next level.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 players, just like the base game.

### How long does a game take?
Between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on player count and familiarity with the new rules.

### Do I need the base Ruination to use the expansion?
Yes, Blood Sworn is an expansion and requires the base game to play.

### What new components are included?
New chieftains, horde decks, action cards, nomad tokens, a glory die, alternate exile cards, and defense markers.

### Does the expansion increase game complexity?
Yes, the new defense mechanic, chieftain upgrades, and nomad rules add extra strategic layers.

### Is it suitable for beginners?
Best for players already familiar with the base; newcomers may find the learning curve a bit steep.

### Are there Kickstarter‑exclusive items?
The expansion was funded on Kickstarter, but all components are included in the standard box.

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