- BGG rating
- 6.8
Rules assistance for Barbarians: The Invasion – Mystics Set
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Barbarians: The Invasion – Mystics Set
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Barbarians: The Invasion – Mystics Set is an expansion for Barbarians: The Invasion released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Martino Chiacchiera, Pierluca Zizzi, and Marta Ciaccasassi and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Area Majority / Influence.
About the game
The Mystics Set contains 3 new characters which each add their own rules and variety to the game: Bones Diviner: The Bones Diviner's guidance is sought by all Clans. He prays and meditates for weeks at a time, just waiting for the players to meet him on the Honor track's milestones. Once reached by the most honorable player, the Bones Diviner grants them a bonus and calls forward the other Clans. Trickster: The Trickster is a weird one. As it is true that a Clan may loathe him sometimes, it is also true that the other Clans are enjoying his show in the meanwhile...at least until it is their turn. The Trickster loves to fool around with the God, Warchief, and Building decks. Time Weaver: The Time Weaver is a blessed and revered figure among the Clans, as only one in the whole world exists at any given time. She moves between the Volcano rings, and when a player's Champion finally meets her, they get the chance to grasp the future by performing actions from the ring below. Sometimes though, some Champions get also to relive the past. —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
Barbarians: The Invasion – Mystics Set 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 Barbarians: The Invasion – Mystics Set 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 Barbarians: The Invasion – Mystics 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.
Barbarians: The Invasion – Mystics Set belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Economic, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, 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 Barbarians: The Invasion – Mystics Set are: Martino Chiacchiera, Pierluca Zizzi, and Marta Ciaccasassi. 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 Barbarians: The Invasion – Mystics Set as an expansion for Barbarians: The Invasion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Barbarians: The Invasion to use it. Check that your edition of Barbarians: The Invasion is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.