
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,354
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa
- 1–4 players
- 150–180 min
- Complexity 4.3/5
- 2024

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Calimala: Intrigue Expansion is an expansion for Calimala released in 2025 for 2–5 players, 75 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Fabio Lopiano and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Variable Set-up, and End Game Bonuses.
Add more gameplay content to your copy of Calimala Retail Edition with the Intrigue Expansion! Originally available as part of the Deluxe Edition but later made available by itself, this mini expansion increases complexity by introducing a new "intrigue action" step, allowing players to manipulate area majorities (Emperor/Cardinal) or contribute to new banking and artwork spots for end-game scoring. Contents: 1 intrigue board 3 church overlay tiles 9 family cards 10 faction track markers 4 intrigue action tiles 1 Palazzo Vecchio overlay tile 6 banking tiles Note: This content is already included in Calimala - Deluxe Edition. However, this pack does not contain the component upgrades that are present in Calimala - Deluxe Edition.
Calimala: Intrigue 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 Calimala: Intrigue Expansion is 75 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 Calimala: Intrigue Expansion for ages 10 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.
Calimala: Intrigue Expansion belongs to these categories: Economic, Travel, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Variable Set-up, and End Game Bonuses. 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 Calimala: Intrigue Expansion are: Fabio Lopiano. 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 Calimala: Intrigue Expansion as an expansion for Calimala. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Calimala to use it. Check that your edition of Calimala is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.