
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,989
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Crypt
- 1–4 players
- 20–35 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2018

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Canvas: Finishing Touches – Deluxe Edition is an expansion for Canvas released in 2023 for 1–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jeffrey Chin and Andrew Nerger.
The gallery is seeking new masterpieces! In Canvas: Finishing Touches, complete your works of art and show them off to the world with the new Frames! These Frames add a layer of interaction as players compete to have their work displayed on the gallery wall. The Deluxe Edition includes: + 10 more transparent art cards + 12 painter cards + 15 holofoil wood platinum ribbons + 5 signature style cards + 12 more sleeves
Canvas: Finishing Touches – Deluxe Edition supports 1–5 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 Canvas: Finishing Touches – Deluxe Edition is 30 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 Canvas: Finishing Touches – Deluxe Edition 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.
Canvas: Finishing Touches – Deluxe Edition has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Canvas: Finishing Touches – Deluxe Edition belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Canvas: Finishing Touches – Deluxe Edition and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Canvas: Finishing Touches – Deluxe Edition are: Jeffrey Chin and Andrew Nerger. 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 Canvas: Finishing Touches – Deluxe Edition as an expansion for Canvas. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Canvas to use it. Check that your edition of Canvas is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.