
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,645
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Book of Dragons
- 1–8 players
- 15–60 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Cheesonomics: Extra Sharp Expansion
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Cheesonomics: Extra Sharp Expansion is an expansion for Cheesonomics released in 2014 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Dale Tolley and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
The Extra Sharp Expansion introduces 25 unique new cheese wedge cards (growth hormones, organic cheese and smelly cheese wedges) that introduce an entirely new (and sharper) layer of strategy to Cheesonomics. Now you must also decide whether or not the quantity or quality of cheese will produce the most profit. The expansion cards and tray are already designed to fit inside the same base game box.
Cheesonomics: Extra Sharp 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 Cheesonomics: Extra Sharp Expansion is 20 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 Cheesonomics: Extra Sharp Expansion for ages 8 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.
Cheesonomics: Extra Sharp Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection. 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 Cheesonomics: Extra Sharp Expansion are: Dale Tolley. 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 Cheesonomics: Extra Sharp Expansion as an expansion for Cheesonomics. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Cheesonomics to use it. Check that your edition of Cheesonomics is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.