
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,149
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Ys
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2004

Rules assistance for Amyitis: The Palace
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Amyitis: The Palace is an expansion for Amyitis released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Cyril Demaegd and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence.
Amyitis: The Palace consists of a deck of 20 cards that replaces those in the Amyitis base game with mostly new abilities, a palace board and 2 additional characters, the Courtier and Noble. The expansion cards bear a orange frame to allow for easy recognition compared to the original ones. Amyitis: The Palace is included in the Ystari Box of expansions for six Ystari games.
Amyitis: The Palace 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 Amyitis: The Palace is 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 Amyitis: The Palace for ages 12 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.
Amyitis: The Palace has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Amyitis: The Palace belongs to these categories: Ancient and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 Amyitis: The Palace are: Cyril Demaegd. 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 Amyitis: The Palace as an expansion for Amyitis. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Amyitis to use it. Check that your edition of Amyitis is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.