
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,686
- BGG rating
- 7.4
The Acts
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Builders of Blankenburg: Foundations Mini-Expansion
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Builders of Blankenburg: Foundations Mini-Expansion is an expansion for Builders of Blankenburg released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Peter Schultz and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Auction / Bidding, and Area Majority / Influence.
Description: Add another twist to your adventures in Blankenburg. Foundations includes new foundation cards that allow you to reserve space in the town, along with some special structures and a new character. Note: Cards are printed on same stock as Fields & Flocks. Includes: - 6 Foundation cards - 3 Structure cards -- Manor -- Guild Hall -- Shrine - 1 Character card -- Reeve - 1 Rules aid card At this time, this exclusive mini-expansion is only available through the publisher at the Cobblestone website.
Builders of Blankenburg: Foundations Mini-Expansion supports 2–5 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 Builders of Blankenburg: Foundations Mini-Expansion 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 Builders of Blankenburg: Foundations Mini-Expansion 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.
Builders of Blankenburg: Foundations Mini-Expansion belongs to these categories: Medieval, City Building, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Auction / Bidding, 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 Builders of Blankenburg: Foundations Mini-Expansion are: Peter Schultz. 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 Builders of Blankenburg: Foundations Mini-Expansion as an expansion for Builders of Blankenburg. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Builders of Blankenburg to use it. Check that your edition of Builders of Blankenburg is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.