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Rules assistance for Aetherium: Wardens of Tianran Expansion Set
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Aetherium: Wardens of Tianran Expansion Set
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Aetherium: Wardens of Tianran Expansion Set is an expansion for Aetherium released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Brian Niro and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
The Wardens of Tianran believe that the universe has a distinct cosmic order that regulates its makeup. The Aetherium is part of that singular universe, not a second reality that humanity has somehow “discovered.” Instead, the Wardens of Tianran believe that the mind is set upon a continuum, a path, beneath the material sense and beyond the conscious mind. They are the guardians of that path. Expansion Sets are a tremendous way to build an entire game-ready Collective straight away. Each Expansion Set contains 1 Avatar, 2 Functions, and 2 Subroutines – a complete and unique Collective with unique synergies ready to go. This set contains 11 models including: The Elementress (Avatar), Temple Guardian (Function), The Immeasurable One (Omni 50mm base), Jade Spears (Subroutine 5), Condemned (Subroutine 3), 5 Data Cards, 5 PAD Cards. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Anvil 8 Games
Questions and answers
Aetherium: Wardens of Tianran Expansion Set supports 2–4 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 Aetherium: Wardens of Tianran Expansion Set is 45–60 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 Aetherium: Wardens of Tianran Expansion Set 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.
Aetherium: Wardens of Tianran Expansion Set belongs to these categories: Miniatures, Science Fiction, and Collectible Components. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Aetherium: Wardens of Tianran Expansion Set are: Brian Niro. 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 Aetherium: Wardens of Tianran Expansion Set as an expansion for Aetherium. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Aetherium to use it. Check that your edition of Aetherium is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.