Lords of Waterdeep (board game)

Lords of Waterdeep is a strategy board game set in the Forgotten Realms setting. Play occurs in the city of Waterdeep.
==Gameplay==
In Lords of Waterdeep, you take on the role of one of the masked Lords of Waterdeep, secret rulers of the city. Through your agents, you recruit adventurers to go on quests on your behalf, earning rewards and increasing your influence over the city. Expand the city by purchasing new buildings that open up new actions on the board, and hinder – or help – the other lords by playing Intrigue cards to enact your carefully laid plans. 
During the course of play, you may gain points or resources through completing quests, constructing buildings, playing intrigue cards or having other players utilize the buildings you have constructed. At the end of 8 rounds of play, the player who has accrued the most points wins the game. 
;Agents:
At the beginning of the game, each player chooses a color, which represent agents of a secret society. 
* Yellow: Knights of the Shield
* Black: City Guard
* Blue: Silverstars
* Green: Harpers
* Red: Red Sashes
==Electronic Version==
Lords of Waterdeep is a mobile game of Lords of Waterdeep that was developed by Playdek and released by Wizards of the Coast on November 21, 2013.
==Expansion==
An expansion, Lords of Waterdeep: Scoundrels of Skullport, was released in 2013.
==Index==
Characters
:Brianne Byndraeth • Caladorn Cassalanter • Durnan "the Wanderer" • Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun • Kyriani Agrivar • Larissa Neathal • Mirt the Moneylender • Nindil Jalbuck • Nymara "Kitten" Scheiron • Piergeiron the Paladinson • Sammereza "Sammer" Sulphontis
Buildings
:Caravan Court • Dragon Tower • Fetlock Court • The Golden Horn • Helmstar Warehouse • Heroes’ Garden • House of Good Spirits • House of Heroes • House of the Moon • House of Wonder • Jester’s Court • New Olamn • Northgate • The Palace of Waterdeep • The Skulkway • Smuggler’s Dock • Spires of the Morning • The Stone House • The Three Pearls • Tower of Luck • Tower of Order • The Waymoot • Yawning Portal • The Zoarstar
Creatures
:beholder • dog • owlbear • seawraith • vampire
==Contents==
* Game board
* Rulebook
* 5 card stock player mats
* 121 Intrigue, Quest, and Role cards
* 130 wooden cubes, pawns, and score pieces
* Wooden player markers
* Card stock tiles and tokens representing buildings, gold coins, and victory points
==Cards==
===Lord Cards===
At the beginning of the game, each player selects a Lord Card from the deck. This card represents the character for the player. The card is kept secret from the other players. 
Name
Brianne Byndraeth
Caladorn Cassalanter
Durnan "the Wanderer"
Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun
Kyriani Agrivar
Larissa Neathal
Mirt the Moneylender
Nindil Jalbuck
Nymara "Kitten" Scheiron
Piergeiron the Paladinson
Sammereza "Sammer" Sulphontis
===Quest Cards===
Quest Cards are how Victory Points are gained. They are given at the Cliffwatch Inn. Quests are completed by paying the required resources shown on the card. There are 5 different types of quests, and a quest’s type indicates what sort of Adventurers are most important to completing it: 
* Arcana (Wizard)
* Commerce (any + gold)
* Piety (Cleric)
* Skullduggery (Rogue)
* Warfare (Fighter)
Name 	Quest Type
Ally With House Thann 	Commerce
Ambush Artor Morlin 	Warfare
Bolster City Guard 	Warfare
Bolster Griffon Cavalry 	Warfare
Bribe The Shipwrights 	Commerce
Build A Reputation In Skullport 	Skullduggery
Confront The Xanathar 	Warfare
Convert A Noble To Lathander 	Piety
Create A Shrine To Oghma 	Piety
Defeat Uprising From Undermountain	Warfare
Defend The Tower Of Luck 	Piety
Deliver An Ultimatum 	Warfare
Deliver Weapons To Selune's Temple	Warfare
Discover Hidden Temple Of Lolth 	Piety
Domesticate Owlbears 	Arcana
Eliminate Vampire Coven 	Piety
Establish Harpers Safe House 	Skullduggery
Establish New Merchant Guild 	Commerce
Establish Shadow Thieves' Guild 	Skullduggery
Explore Ahghairon's Tower 	Arcana
Expose Cult Corruption 	Skullduggery
Expose Red Wizards' Spies 	Arcana
Fence Goods For Duke Of Darkness 	Skullduggery
Form An Alliance With The Rashemi 	Piety
Heal Fallen Gray Hand Soldiers 	Piety
Host Festival For Sune 	Arcana
Impersonate Adarbrent Noble 	Commerce
Infiltrate Builder's Hall 	Commerce
Infiltrate Halaster's Circle 	Arcana
Install A Spy In Castle Waterdeep 	Skullduggery
Investigate Aberrant Infestation 	Arcana
Loot The Crypt Of Chauntea 	Commerce
Lure Artisans Of Mirabar 	Commerce
Perform The Penance Of Duty 	Piety
Placate The Walking Statue 	Commerce
Place A Sleeper Agent In Skullport	Skullduggery
Prison Break 	Skullduggery
Procure Stolen Goods 	Skullduggery
Produce Miracle For The Masses 	Piety
Protect The House Of Wonder 	Piety
Quell Mercenary uprising 	Warfare
Raid On Undermountain 	Skullduggery
Raid Orc Stronghold 	Warfare
Recover The Magister's Orb 	Arcana
Recruit For Blackstaff Academy 	Arcana
Recruit Leiutenant 	Warfare
Recruit Paladins For Tyr 	Piety
Repel Seawraiths 	Warfare
Research Chronomancy 	Arcana
Retrieve Ancient Artifacts 	Arcana
Safeguard Eltorchul Mage 	Commerce
Seal Gate To Cyric's Realm 	Piety
Send Aid To The Harpers 	Commerce
Spy On The Lighthouse 	Commerce
Steal From House Adarbrent 	Skullduggery
Steal Spellbook From Silverhand 	Arcana
Study The Illusk Arch 	Arcana
Take Over Rival Organization 	Skullduggery
Thin The City Watch 	Commerce
Train Bladesingers 	Warfare
===Intrigue Cards===
Intrigue cards are random bonus or effect cards. 
Name 	Intrigue Type
Accelerated Plans 	Utility
Ambush 	Attack
Arcane Mishap 	Attack
Assassination 	Attack
Bidding War 	Utility
Bribe Agent 	Attack
Call For Adventurers 	Utility
Call In A Favor 	Utility
Change Of Plans 	Utility
Conscription 	Utility
Crime Wave 	Utility
Fend Off Bandits 	Mandatory Quest
Foil The Zhentarim 	Mandatory Quest
Free Drinks 	Attack
Good Faith 	Utility
Graduation Day 	Utility
Lack Of Faith 	Attack
Placate Angry Merchants	Mandatory Quest
Quell Riots 	Mandatory Quest
Real Estate Deal 	Utility
Recall Agent 	Utility
Recruit Spies 	Utility
Repel Drow Invaders 	Mandatory Quest
Request Assistance 	Utility
Research Agreement 	Utility
Sample Wares 	Utility
Special Assignment 	Utility
Spread The Wealth 	Utility
Stamp Out Cultists 	Mandatory Quest
Summon The Faithful 	Utility
Tax Collection 	Utility
==Appendix==
===Awards===
* 2012 Meeples' Choice (Nominee)
* 2012 Guldbrikken Special Jury Prize Winner 
* 2012 Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game (Nominee) 
* 2012 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game (Nominee) 
* 2012 Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork/Presentation (Nominee) 
* 2012 ENnie for Best RPG Related Product Silver Winner 
* 2012 ENnie for Best RPG Related Product (Nominee) 
* 2012 Charles S. Roberts Best Science-Fiction or Fantasy Board Wargame (Nominee)
* 2012 Origins Awards Best Board Game Winner 
* 2012 Origins Awards Best Board Game (Nominee) 
* 2013 Origins Awards Best Board Games (Nominee)
===Game Credits===
* Design: Rodney Thompson, Peter Lee
* Development: Joe Huber, Peter Lee, Mons Johnson
* Additional Development: Mike Turian
* Editing: Jennifer Clarke Wilkes
* D&D R&D Senior Group Manager: Mike Mearls
* D&D Tabletop Games Manager: Rodney Thompson
* D&D Senior Creative Director: Jon Schindehette
* Art Director: Keven Smith
* Graphic Design: Emi Tanji
* Cover Illustration: Ralph Horsley
* Game Board Illustration: Mike Schley
* Card Illustrations: Eric Belisle, Steven Belledin, Zoltan Boros, Noah Bradley, Eric Deschamps, Wayne England, Jason Engle, Tony Foti, Tyler Jacobson, Todd Harris, Ron Lemen, Howard Lyon, Warren Mahy, Patrick McEvoy, Jim Nelson, Ralph Horsley, William O’Connor, Adam Paquette, Lucio Parrillo, David Rapoza, Richard Sardinha, Andrew Silver, Anne Stokes, Gabor Szikszai, Matias Tapia, Kev Walker, Tyler Walpole, Eva Widermann, Eric L. Williams, Matthew D. Wilson, Sam Wood, Ben Wootten, James Zhang
* Prepress Manager: Jefferson Dunlap
* D&D Brand Team: Liz Schuh, Kierin Chase, Laura Tommervik, Shelly Mazzanoble, Chris Lindsay, Hilary Ross
* Imaging Technician: Carmen Cheung
* Production Manager: Godot Gutierre
* Playtesting: Mark Anderson, Jennifer Clarke Wilkes, Mark Globus, Genevieve Gorman, Joe Huber, Mons Johnson, Scott Larabee, Peter Lee, Joe Ludwig, Nissa Ludwig, Mike Mearls, Christopher Perkins, Bill Slavicsek, Rodney Thompson, Jennifer Tatroe, Kevin Tatroe, Mike Turian
===Further Reading===
* 
===External Links===
* TableTop Extended: Lords of Waterdeep | Geek and Sundry
* Map of Waterdeep, DM and player versions, free download for personal use
===References===
Category:Board games
Category:Published in 2012