Summoner Wars: Goodwin's Blade Reinforcement Pack

Plaid Hat Games, Cube Factory of Ideas, Filosofia Éditions · Board game · 2011
2–4 · best 2, 4 30 min Weight 2.6/5
8.4 rating Ludopedia
8.0 rating BGG
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8.4 rating Ludopedia
8.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you're a Summoner Wars fan looking for more deck-building options, this reinforcement pack is a perfect fit! It brings new cards to boost your favorite factions.

Highlights
  • More card options
  • Expands deck construction
  • New champions and troops
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • May need translation
  • Expansion, not standalone
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you're already into the strategic slugfest of Summoner Wars and want to inject some fresh energy into your battles, the Goodwin's Blade reinforcement pack is the perfect choice! This expansion brings a bunch of brand-new cards to power up your Vanguards and Fallen Kingdom faction decks, plus Mercenary options to mix things up. The goal is to add that extra thrill to your deck construction, crafting unique strategies with new champions and common troops. You know that feeling of building the perfect deck? Well, now you've got more fuel for that fire! With new units like Colleen Brighton, Jacob Eldwyn, and Leah Goodwin for the Vanguards, and Anica, Phantom, and Reaver for the Fallen Kingdom, along with the mercenary champion Naan'Nashi, the battlefield in Itharia is about to get even more interesting. Get ready to summon new tactics and show who's boss, because the war for Itharia isn't stopping and needs heavy reinforcements! It's a chance to give your games a new look and surprise your opponents with unexpected combinations. Invest in new troops and watch your army grow in power and versatility!

Expansion for

Published additional content

1 items

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 BEST
3 OK
4 BEST

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Game details

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Game: Summoner Wars
Publisher Plaid Hat Games, Cube Factory of Ideas, Filosofia Éditions, Galápagos Jogos, Raven Distribution
Designer Colby Dauch
Artist Gary Simpson, JJ Ariosa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base Summoner Wars game to use this pack?
Yes, absolutely! This is a reinforcement pack, so you need to own the base Summoner Wars game to use the new cards.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
The number of players remains the same as the base game, typically 2 players. This pack adds more variety for those matches.
How long does a game take with these new cards?
Game time stays similar to the base Summoner Wars, around 30 minutes per match, depending on your familiarity with the new cards and strategies.
Are the cards in English?
This pack might have language dependency. It's recommended to check if a translated spreadsheet or cards already in English are needed, depending on the edition.
Does this pack add new mechanics to the game?
No, it focuses on adding more units and options for the existing Summoner Wars mechanics, like grid movement, dice rolling, and hand management.
Is this a complete game or just extra cards?
It's an extra card pack to expand the base Summoner Wars game. It does not function on its own.