This is the expansion for lords of watedeepr lords of waterdeep. Place the deck in the labeled space on the game board near waterdeep harbor. Players take on the role of a lord of waterdeep, complete with hidden motives to be revealed at the end of the game. Mar 20, 2012 lords of waterdeep is a strategy board game for 25 players. Jan 14, 2016 lords of waterdeep, in particular, has many layers to it, but the overall game is rather simple. Rules interpretation study at the librarium combined with hall of many pillars. Known as the city of splendors, waterdeep is one of the largest and busiest cities and one of the most important political powers on the continent. Lords of waterdeep foamcore box insert plans v1 the. If you have enough of each color cube, you complete the quest. Each set includes 60 pieces10 crescent coins 38mm x 32mm color. Through your agents, you recruit adventurers to go on quests on your behalf, earning rewards and increasing your influence over the city. The game is limited to 8 rounds of play, so there is a finite end to the game, and average time of play is an hour. Insert compatible with lords of waterdeep, and scoundrels of skullport expansion. The design provides both efficient storage and improved game play.
Each player takes on the role of one of the masked lords of waterdeep. Rules interpretation study at the librarium combined with. You take on the role of one of the masked lords of waterdeep, secret rulers of the city. Lords of waterdeeps box proudly proclaims that name, the words board game, and then dungeons and dragons. I placed an opponents agent on one of my buildings that had some corruption on it and it brought up a few questions. Scoundrels of skullport is an expansion for the lords of waterdeep. If all players agree, then larissa neathal the builder lord can be removed. Players can choose to include one or both expansions in a lords of waterdeep game. Throughout that time, there had been between 50 and 80 lords, four of whom reigned as open lord. Readin g a buildin each building, whether printed on the game board or a tile in builders hall, contains the same kinds of information. Bribe agent intrigue card and corruption skullport expansion. It consists of two expansion modules undermountain and skullport that can be used to expand the base game separately or in tandem. This new expansion adds two modules for players to choose from during the game. The undermountain module adds a new mechanic to the game in the form of placing resources on the game board spaces.
This assumes basic knowledge of the game and how it plays, mechanically. A variety of new game play elements are added to the game all. The undermountain module takes agents of the lords into the dangerous caverns below mount waterdeep. It adds in a 6th player option for the core by adding in the gray hands faction with all necessary wooden pieces as well as additional wooden pieces for the other 5. Each of the lord cards, quest cards, intrigue cards, and building tiles related to a module has that modules icon printed on its face. I play lords of waterdeep fairly regularly, and i have to admit these are great ideas. Metal coins compatible with lords of waterdeep set of 60. Lords of waterdeep is a strategy board game for 25 players up to 6 players with the expansion.
Each quest type has 12 base quests, and 6 per expansion, for a total of 24. Each player takes a player mat that matches his or her agents color. Nov 20, 2015 lords of waterdeep is a strategy board game for 25 players. Lords of waterdeep did what i never thought possible, it pulled me out of my mundane existence and thrust me smack into the middle of a fast paced, and dangerous vie for power in a metropolitan beautiful city set in ed greenwoods classic forgotten realms setting. If you love lords of waterdeep, you will probably love this expansion. Lords of waterdeep english rules free download as pdf file. The players use their agents to recruit adventurers to complete a number of quests, which earn rewards usually victory. The lords of waterdeep metal coin set is the perfect way to enhance your lords of waterdeep game. The normal game setup rules should be followed, with the exception that players will randomly determine the initial player order.
Expansion game boards both scoundrels of skullport modules include new game boards. Scoundrels of skullport is an expansion for the lords of waterdeep board game. The lords of waterdeep game includes several kinds of pieces, described below. In lords of waterdeep, a strategy board game for 25 players, you take on the role of one of the masked lords of. Your agents need plenty of cash to grease the wheels. Halaster is the same thing, but for undermountain stuff. Lords of waterdeep is the latest board game from wizards of the coast. Lords of waterdeep is by far the worst box and insert. Lords of waterdeep is a worker placement game and the expansion adds a couple new rules, new lords to play and. I love the idea of removing the mandatory quests for two players, and we never use the 5 coin pieces, so it makes sense to make them four. In other words you dont need this expansion to enjoy the base game. The purpose of this document is not to be a tutorial, but a guide to help you make better decisions to win more games, by providing a better understanding of the game, so youre thinking about the right things at the right times. Scoundrels of skullport expansion from rules of play.
When one of the lords of waterdeep asks you to root out a threat to the city, you respond to the call. Most lords get a bonus for 2 types, for 48 possible quest bonuses. Much better to store stuff in bags using the expansion box. Scoundrels of skullport lords of waterdeep expansion by. Lords of waterdeep is easily in my top 5 favorite games. Lords of waterdeep board game rulebook wizards of the coast. Thats if you dont lose anything as the box lid doesnt stay on. Each thrilling location has unique characteristics and offers new play options, including new lords, buildings, intrigue, and quest cards. Rules clarification for lords of waterdeep with expansions.
Play as one of the masked lords of the city of splendor. That agent will be available for use on that round. It doesnt hold anything it takes half an hour to organise the tokens because they just fall out of the slots and end up everywhere. Except where otherwise noted, playing lords of waterdeep with either module follows the same rules as playing the base game. Note that only the base lords of waterdeep game will be played. May 25, 2012 at its heart, lords of waterdeep is about controlling people. Lords of waterdeep is a germanstyle board game designed by peter lee and rodney. The lords of waterdeep game is played in eight rounds. Sangalor gets 4 point bonuses from controlling skullport expansion buildings, and for completing skullport quests. Basic buildings in lords of waterdeep ultraboardgames. Lords of waterdeep is a game of intrigue, shifting resources, and secretive schemes in the most fantastic metropolis of the forgotten realms the powerful lords of the city contend for control of waterdeep, the city of splendors. A story expansion for waterdeep dragon heist for levels 24 as the party settles in to their new home in trollskull alley.
In lords of waterdeep, each player takes on the persona of one of a group of nobles who are competing to become the lord of waterdeep. Pdf lords of waterdeep download full pdf book download. Many of the trays can be utilised during the game, and they greatly aid setup and clearaway times. The skullport expansion adds a new resource to the game. Scoundrels of skullport adds new content for lords of waterdeep. A variety of new game play elements are added to the game all without sacrificing the accessibility of the game. You are required per the rules to use at least one module any time you are playing with 6 players. In lords of waterdeep, a strategy board game for 25 players, you take on the role of one of the. A sixth gray space is included for use in future expansions. How to play, host becca scott teaches lords of waterdeep by wizards of the c. In 20, wizards of the coast released the only expansion to date called scoundrels of skullport and an.
I find small kitchen ramekins are great for the resources and gold, coming to think of it. At its heart, lords of waterdeep is about controlling people. In this game, the players are powerful lords vying for control of this great city. The rules and boards act as a lid on top of the trays. This pdf may not be reposted online, sold or used in any way except for personal use. Owners of lords of waterdeep can use one or both of these new.
The lords came from all walks of life and while they were predominantly human, they had had members of various races from throughout the realms. Behind the gleaming facade of tall buildings and winding streets, dark intrigues and shady backalley dealings play out, leaving the citys treasures and resources. Lords of waterdeep board game rulebook wizards of the. Intrigue abounds as you recruit adventurers, via your agents, to quest on your behalf and spread your influence. The expansions also allow the addition of a sixth player. Lords of waterdeep is a strategy board game for 25 players.
As further testament to the games success, lords of waterdeep was almost immediately picked up by ios game development studio playdek for conversion into an ipad app and an equally awesome expansion for the game was released in 20. Scoundrels of skullport adds brand new content for the awardwinning, bestselling board game, lords of waterdeep. If youre playing with new players, this is easily done by using. Christmas time is a great time to get together with family, eat mounds of delicious food, and play new board games. Board game rules for lords of waterdeep board game, rio grande games. For example, khelben arunsun grants bonus vp for completing arcana quests and warfare quests. Waterdeep gets both its name and its wealth from this deepwater basin. Players gather money and adventurers, then send them out on various quests to earn more money and victory points. Hottest waterdeep, pdf hottest community waterdeep, pdf. The player with the most victory points at the end of the final round is the winner. This expansion is actually two separate expansions skullport and undermountain boxed into one. These tokens match the color of the players agents. How to play lords of waterdeep official rules ultraboardgames.
Have you ever wanted to be one of the masked rulers of waterdeep. Scoundrels of skullport lords of waterdeep expansion by rodney thompson, peter lee, chris dupuis. They have developed specific strategies based on their lord cards. Rules clarification for lords of waterdeep with expansions playing lord of waterdeep with the expansions last night and i used the manipulate card. During the game, each lord places their agents 24 worker tokens onto the board to accumulate colored cubes, money, buildings, intrigue cards, and quests. We make a wide variety of custom bits for games, including character meeples, full game upgrade kits, mini meeples, mega meeples, animeeples, cubes, shaped resource bits. After all agents have been assigned in the round, each player with an agent in waterdeep harbor reassigns that agent to another action space. Allison, jackie, and mackenzie play the board game lords of waterdeep with the skullport expansion in this twopart series. In past years, we have gathered at my inlaws, usually busting out settlers of catan with expansion packs, playing until tensions rise to a volatile level, or until the pie is ready, whichever comes first this year, one of the cousins brought her brand new lords of waterdeep game. Its treasures and resources are ripe for the taking, and that which cannot be gained through trickery and negotiation must be taken by force. The base game plays very well and i will happily play it once or twice a week and dont get tired of it.
The lords of waterdeep were the ruling council of the city of waterdeep, who had reigned for almost three centuries by 72 dr. The undermountain expansion features bigger quests and more ways to get adventures. The skullport module also introduces the new corruption mechanic, which is described on page 7. Lords of waterdeep on page 20 summarizes the various lords abilities. Lay out the bits of waterdeep with these lords of waterdeep foamcore box insert plans t hanks once again to excellent foamcore master jonathan white, heres another set of foamcore plans, this time for the excellent wizards of the coast worker placement game lords of waterdeep. Mar 02, 2017 i play lords of waterdeep fairly regularly, and i have to admit these are great ideas. Sep 10, 2018 allison, jackie, and mackenzie play the board game lords of waterdeep with the skullport expansion in this twopart series. Skullport expansion by tribaldancer sat jun 15, 2019 11.