Board Game Geek Rating: 7.66, Avg Player Rating: 7.77. Suitable for 2 - 5 players and published in 2022. This is the retail edition of the Lords of Waterdeep board game by Wizards of the Coast, including the core game. Waterdeep, the City of Splendors, is a place full of political intrigue and shady deals. In this strategy game, you become one of the masked Lords of Waterdeep. Through your agents, recruit adventurers for quests, earn rewards, and boost your influence. Expand the city by buying new buildings for new actions, and use Intrigue cards to help or hinder other lords. You can gain points or resources by completing quests, building structures, playing cards, or having others use your buildings. After 8 rounds, the player with the most points wins. We're excited to back campaigns for games like this. A large part of your spending will support new Kickstarter games. If you have purchase or game - related questions, contact The Game Steward.
To play Lords of Waterdeep, first, each player takes on the role of a masked Lord of Waterdeep. Then, use your agents to recruit adventurers and send them on quests. While playing, you can purchase new buildings to expand the city and gain new actions on the board. Also, play Intrigue cards to help or hinder other players according to your plans. You'll earn points or resources by completing quests, constructing buildings, using cards, or when others use your buildings. At the end of 8 rounds, the player with the most points wins. As for maintenance, keep the game in a dry and cool place to prevent the cards and board from warping. When you're done playing, make sure to put all the pieces back in the box neatly. If you have any questions during the game, don't hesitate to contact The Game Steward.
