- BGG rating
- 7.1
Rules assistance for Android: "A Golem, To Use the Vernacular"
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–5 players
- 180 min
- 13+
Rules assistant for Android: "A Golem, To Use the Vernacular"
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Android: "A Golem, To Use the Vernacular" is an expansion for Android released in 2011 for 3–5 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Action Points.
About the game
A single-card expansion that can be obtained by using the order form in the "Golem" book from Fantasy Flight Games. This is an event card entitled "A Golem, To Use the Vernacular" and allows you to use Haas' illicit talents.
Publishers
- Fantasy Flight Games
Questions and answers
Android: "A Golem, To Use the Vernacular" supports 3–5 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 Android: "A Golem, To Use the Vernacular" is 180 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 Android: "A Golem, To Use the Vernacular" for ages 13 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.
Android: "A Golem, To Use the Vernacular" belongs to these categories: Murder / Mystery, Science Fiction, and Novel-based. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Action Points. 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 catalogue lists Android: "A Golem, To Use the Vernacular" as an expansion for Android. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Android to use it. Check that your edition of Android is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.