
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,776
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Clinic
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 4.1/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for Clinic: Deluxe Edition – 4th Extension
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Clinic: Deluxe Edition – 4th Extension is an expansion for Clinic: Deluxe Edition released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 30–150 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Alban Viard and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Simulation, and Pick-up and Deliver.
This is the last extension for Clinic Deluxe Edition released for the non Essen fair in 2020. It contains: - 4 New player boards, called basement board printed both side Normal/Expert - 9 New very special Double tiles printed both side - A set of Rules As a side note: Clinic Deluxe Edition - 2nd Extension and Clinic Deluxe Edition - 3rd Extension have been skipped by the designer because of lack of play testing during the lockdowns. They will be released later in 2021-2022. So Clinic Deluxe Edition - 4th Extension will be the last expansion and will end the series. Except it didn't!
Clinic: Deluxe Edition – 4th Extension 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 Clinic: Deluxe Edition – 4th Extension is 30–150 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 Clinic: Deluxe Edition – 4th Extension 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.
Clinic: Deluxe Edition – 4th Extension has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Clinic: Deluxe Edition – 4th Extension belongs to these categories: City Building, Educational, and Medical. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Simulation, and Pick-up and Deliver. 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 Clinic: Deluxe Edition – 4th Extension are: Alban Viard. 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 Clinic: Deluxe Edition – 4th Extension as an expansion for Clinic: Deluxe Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Clinic: Deluxe Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Clinic: Deluxe Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.