Lords of Waterdeep 2012
Designed by Peter Lee, Rodney Thompson
What it is
A light-to-medium city building, fantasy game for 2-5 players (~60 min), built around contracts, hidden roles, increase value of unchosen resources.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #106 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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How to play Lords of Waterdeep
Lords of Waterdeep is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.5 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–5 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's a City Building and Fantasy game where the core of play revolves around Contracts, Hidden Roles and Increase Value of Unchosen Resources. A light-to-medium city building, fantasy game for 2-5 players (~60 min), built around contracts, hidden roles, increase value of unchosen resources. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #106 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Lords of Waterdeep
How many players is Lords of Waterdeep?
Lords of Waterdeep plays with 2–5 players.
Does Lords of Waterdeep work with 2 players?
Yes — Lords of Waterdeep plays 2–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Lords of Waterdeep take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is Lords of Waterdeep hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.5 out of 5 — medium-light. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Lords of Waterdeep for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
What kind of game is Lords of Waterdeep?
Lords of Waterdeep is a City Building, Fantasy game, built on Contracts, Hidden Roles, Increase Value of Unchosen Resources.
Where to buy Lords of Waterdeep
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