
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,523
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Crisis
- 1–5 players
- 45–120 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2016

Expansion for Archon: Glory & Machination
2013
Rules assistance for Archon: Glory & Machination – Kickstarter Stretch Rewards
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Archon: Glory & Machination – Kickstarter Stretch Rewards is an expansion for Archon: Glory & Machination released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Sotirios Tsantilas and Nikolas Sakaloglou and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Worker Placement.
A promo package for all Kickstarter backers consisting of 15 new tiles for the game as well as four cards with rules. The new tiles are: 2x Chapel 2x Tavern 2x House of Trade 2x Weaponsmith 2x Craftsman 2x Inn 1x Library 1x Armory 1x Gallery
Archon: Glory & Machination – Kickstarter Stretch Rewards 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 Archon: Glory & Machination – Kickstarter Stretch Rewards 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 Archon: Glory & Machination – Kickstarter Stretch Rewards 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.
Archon: Glory & Machination – Kickstarter Stretch Rewards has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Archon: Glory & Machination – Kickstarter Stretch Rewards belongs to these categories: Economic, Medieval, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Worker Placement. 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 Archon: Glory & Machination – Kickstarter Stretch Rewards are: Sotirios Tsantilas and Nikolas Sakaloglou. 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 Archon: Glory & Machination – Kickstarter Stretch Rewards as an expansion for Archon: Glory & Machination. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Archon: Glory & Machination to use it. Check that your edition of Archon: Glory & Machination is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.