
- BGG rank
- BGG #238
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Castles of Mad King Ludwig
- 1–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for Beer & Pretzels: Purple Coaster Expansion
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Beer & Pretzels: Purple Coaster Expansion is an expansion for Beer & Pretzels released in 2009 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Ted Alspach and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
An additional set of coasters (purple) for Beer & Pretzels. Includes rules changes for six player play. Winner of the 2009 Board 2 Pieces Expansion of the Year award!
Beer & Pretzels: Purple Coaster Expansion supports 2–6 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 Beer & Pretzels: Purple Coaster Expansion is 15 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 Beer & Pretzels: Purple Coaster Expansion for ages 6 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.
Beer & Pretzels: Purple Coaster Expansion has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Beer & Pretzels: Purple Coaster Expansion belongs to these categories: Humor, Action / Dexterity, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Tile 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 Beer & Pretzels: Purple Coaster Expansion are: Ted Alspach. 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 Beer & Pretzels: Purple Coaster Expansion as an expansion for Beer & Pretzels. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Beer & Pretzels to use it. Check that your edition of Beer & Pretzels is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.