When you play for the first time, start with the quickstart guide for legend 1. The star shield provides new legends to expand the base game. On returning from the far north, the heroes find a devastated andor. Legends of andor the kings secret by usm board game. Legends of andor is a story driven tactical fantasy game in which players take on the roll of one or four heroes and work together cooperatively to defeat the advancing hordes of evil. You immediately step aboard an old sailing vessel to embark on a perilous journey to the north. The story cards are great, but they also hold the game back in the form of replay value. Dice and dragons presents legends of andor new heroes road to the last hope part 3 youtu. The last hope, the sequel to legends of andor, includes a new map of the southern regions of andor, new legends. Legends of andor part iii the last hope board game. In seven captivating legends, experience the epic finale of the fantastic andor trilogy.
With these quickstart rules, players can quickly set up the game and start the introductory legend, titled the heroes arrive. I gave this 4 out of 5 stars for some problems with the rules and for some mechanics that feel a bit crowded at times. Call me if you need assistance creating andor placing the. Legends of andor part iii the last hope advent games. Zatu games fulfilled my order very quickly and we had the game, ready to play in no time, which was great in these difficult times. This quickstart guide will give you an easy introduction to the first legend, the gray mountains introductory game. In battle, only the dwarf has 5 additional strength points on. When the krahder ended their raid, they captured countless residents of andor. Legends of andor is a cooperative adventure board game for two to four players in which a band of heroes must work together to defend a fantasy realm from invading hordes. Legends of andor is little bit odd to compare with other games as it is basically cooperative euro puzzle with fantasy theme. That will set you up quickly and easily in your first game. The last hope is the third and likely final installment of the andor system. The heroes are trying to protect the land of andor from evil creatures and complete other exciting quests. The last hope board game across 12 board game online retailers like amazon, miniature market and cool stuff inc.
The kings escort this legend takes place after legend 3. The battle for cavern this bonus legend is played on the back side of the game board from the legends of andor base game. Standalone game the legends of andor base game is not required. Legends of andor part iii the last hope board game is the third game in the trilogy. Legends of andor iii the last hope board gamers anonymous. The game comes with seven legends scenarios, as opposed to five in the previous games, so i felt like i was getting a lot of content, not only in the number of legends, but also in the. The last hope plays normally, this section is reserved for a brief summary of the rules, comparisons to other games and mechanics, and a highlevel overview to help you decide if the type of game is a fit for your interests.
Just a simple video of how to play legends of andor. In order to move out of a space with a skeleton on it, a hero must defeat the skeleton first. When using the fire shield, all figures on that field instantly drop to 3 willpower unless they use a shield to prevent that. The last hope, a standalone game thats a sequel to legends of andor, includes a new map of the southern regions of andor, new legends, and more. Legends of andor is a cooperative fantasy game for two to four players who take on the role of one of up to four heroes warrior, dwarf, wizard or archer. This unique game captures the experience of a roleplaying game all without the need of a game master. After many years of living in peace, the heroes of andor receive a new cry for helpthis time from the distant land of hadria. This is a stand alone, cooperative game that can be played without any knowledge of the other two games, but playing the original game helps with understanding how to work together to solve puzzles and to use abilities. This expansion for legends of andor offers four legends with new challenges, new heroes, and new creatures. The main gripe i had with legends of andor is replay value.
If the monster wins the battle round, each participating hero loses willpower points equal to the difference between the monster. On the other side of the spectrum if you dont mind to try something more complicated and. If you are playing legends of andor for the first time, you should begin with the base games quickstart guide and legend 1. The next page explains a few more rules, and then the rest of legend 1 unfolds. The card will also tell you if new rules are introduced. The legend goals in a star shield game, 3 legend goals must always be fulfilled. Conquered by the krahder from the south and their skeleton army, many andori were enslaved and abducted by them. Here is a quick video of to set up legend 12 in the new legend of andor game. On my wizard board in last hope, if i translate correctly, it says. All is not roses, 100% perfection, and kennerspiel des jahres awards well, except that last one isnt true since legends of andor did win that award in 20. This is our weekly vlog about playing boardgames, which is one of our favourite pastimes. The core game is packed with content and rich with interesting mechanisms, but you can expand it in one of three ways, including. This game is the last of the legends of andor trilogy, is a stand alone game not just an expansion, and is far more ambitious than the previous two games.
Legend rules balancing and spelling correction in legend 4 and 10 apr 21, 2020 2. Important rules for reference not used with legend 1 points as normal. Take four well tokens and place one with its gray side faceup in each of the following spaces. It is the last adventure in andor before the heroes begin the journey to the north an expansion game. These dark heroes can also bring completely new gameplay possibilities to games of two to four players. Caster varkur has been expelled and his evil plans to enslave the country seemed to have failed for now. Last contour level coming out white fixed, 1 hope for good a. Fend off threat determined by card c and rolling the dice when the threat has been fended off, the narrator is immediately advanced to the n space and the. Legacy of dragonholt is a narrative adventure game, the first to utilize the new and innovative oracle system.
Normally, this section is reserved for a brief summary of the rules, comparisons to other games. We recommend that the most experienced legends of andor player reads these instructions aloud. When you play for the first time, start with the quickstart guide for legend. In this game, players become one of the heroes of andor, moving through the countryside trying to survive the different legends. The intuitive, userfriendly gameplay of legacy of dragonholt throws players into the action almost immediately and is designed to engage both new and experienced. To secure andor s borders, the heroes will embark on dangerous quests in one of five unique scenarios as well as a final scenario. For each legend, there is a set of large legend cards.
You know a plot is finished when you see the color legend or hear beep. You should definitely not play legend 1 with more than four heroes. Do not not skip any sections as you might miss important details. The rule suggests that the average game last from 60 to 90 minutes, but i would put a typical game more in the 3 to 4 hour category. We recommend that you have the most experienced player be the one to read the instructions out loud.
This is the official subreddit for legends of andor, here you can discuss everything about the game or just talk to people. The second game in the series, journey to the north, was released last summer see thames and kosmos announce summer releases. The days of resistance and introduces elements from legend 4. The last hope was designed by legends of andor s creator michael menzel, and is intended for 2 to 4 players, ages 10 and up. The english rules reference contains the following. The last hope, a standalone game thats a sequel to legends of andor. After all a cards have been read the legend starts with the first action of the hero whose time marker is in the rooster space. Conquered by the krahder from the south and their skeleton army, many andori were. Closest experience you can get in terms of heavy theme, cooperativeness and overall feel would be robinson crusoe. The kings secret provides an easy introduction with simple rules and an extensive tutorial, and offers andor fans and beginners alike a. Included with the base game are 71 legend cards, which takes players through 5 different legends on their fantastic adventure to protect the land of andor.