BGG rank #96 · 2012

Lords of Waterdeep

Lords of Waterdeep (2012) is #96 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 2–5 players, 60–120 min, ages 12+. Designed by Peter Lee, Rodney Thompson.

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Year: 2012
Players: 2–5
Play time: 60–120 min
Age: 12+

About the game

Game description from the publisher:Waterdeep, the City of Splendors – the most resplendent jewel in the Forgotten Realms, and a den of political intrigue and shady back-alley dealings.

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Mechanics

Contracts Hidden Roles Increase Value of Unchosen Resources Ownership Set Collection Take That Turn Order: Claim Action Worker Placement

Designers

Peter LeeRodney Thompson

Artists

Eric Belisle, Steven Belledin, Zoltan Boros, Noah Bradley, Eric Deschamps, Wayne England, Tony Foti, Todd Harris, Ralph Horsley, Tyler Jacobson, Ron Lemen, Howard Lyon, Warren Mahy, Patrick McEvoy, Jim Nelson, William O'Connor, Adam Paquette, Lucio Parrillo, Dave Rapoza, Richard Sardinha, Mike Schley, Andrew Silver, Anne Stokes, Gábor Szikszai, Matias Tapia, Kevin Walker, Tyler Walpole, Eva Widermann, Eric Williams (I), Matt Wilson (I), Sam Wood, Ben Wootten, James Zhang

Publishers

Wizards of the Coast

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