
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,349
- BGG rating
- 7.4
The New Era
- 2–5 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for 51st State: Master Set – Mississippi & University Factions
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51st State: Master Set – Mississippi & University Factions is an expansion for 51st State: Master Set released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ignacy Trzewiczek and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Variable Phase Order.
2 new factions you received when you pre-ordered the new 51st State: Allies - expansion. Mississippi produces 3 workers, 1 brick, 1 grey contact token and 1 card. University produces 3 workers, 1 grey contact token and 2 cards. —user summary In base box
51st State: Master Set – Mississippi & University Factions supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 51st State: Master Set – Mississippi & University Factions is 60–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 51st State: Master Set – Mississippi & University Factions for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
51st State: Master Set – Mississippi & University Factions has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
51st State: Master Set – Mississippi & University Factions belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Variable Phase Order. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 51st State: Master Set – Mississippi & University Factions are: Ignacy Trzewiczek. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 51st State: Master Set – Mississippi & University Factions as an expansion for 51st State: Master Set. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need 51st State: Master Set to use it. Check that your edition of 51st State: Master Set is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.