BattleLore: Call to Arms

About this expansion

BattleLore: Call to Arms is a two-player expansion for the BattleLore game system, with games lasting about 60 minutes. It replaces predetermined troop placement with a flexible system for personalizing how armies enter the battle.

Players can choose from a selection of pre-defined battle maps or create their own. The innovative Deployment deck helps determine how forces are arranged, letting players react to the land, establish reserves, and gain the initiative by out-scouting their opponent.

The expansion introduces the Feudal Levy system for more organized deployment. New tokens correspond to the three colour types of troops, adding a structured way to prepare each army before the fighting begins.

Call to Arms also adds further customization through the Specialist concept. During setup, each player selects two Specialist cards. Their benefits include upgrading all archers to long bows, increasing unit size based on a Warrior’s Level, and providing additional movements.

The revised setup gives players a clear sequence for preparing the battle:

• Ready the Deployment deck and draw Deployment cards.
• Set up units according to the cards drawn.
• Determine initiative.
• Deploy Reserve units.
• Establish the War Council.
• Select and play two Specialist cards.

BattleLore: Call to Arms also includes new terrain hexes. Starting with BattleLore: Horrific Horde, some supplements include additional Deployment cards, expanding the options available for customized battles.