
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,965
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Stalingrad: Inferno on the Volga
- 1–3 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Blocks in Afrika: Card Deck
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Blocks in Afrika: Card Deck is an expansion for Blocks in Afrika released in 2014 for 1–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Emanuele Santandrea and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, and Hexagon Grid.
The Blocks in Afrika: Card Deck is an expansion for Blocks in Afrika and consists of 12 Special Events cards (400g, double laminated, UV matted, 3d)
Blocks in Afrika: Card Deck 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 Blocks in Afrika: Card Deck is 60 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 Blocks in Afrika: Card Deck 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.
Blocks in Afrika: Card Deck has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Blocks in Afrika: Card Deck belongs to these categories: Wargame, World War II, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Secret Unit Deployment, and Hexagon Grid. 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 Blocks in Afrika: Card Deck are: Emanuele Santandrea. 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 Blocks in Afrika: Card Deck as an expansion for Blocks in Afrika. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Blocks in Afrika to use it. Check that your edition of Blocks in Afrika is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.