
- BGG rank
- BGG #724
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Archipelago
- 2–5 players
- 30–240 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2012

Rules assistance for Computer Junkyard: Kickstarter Expanion Pack
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Computer Junkyard: Kickstarter Expanion Pack is an expansion for Computer Junkyard released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Allan Pincus and Jared Pincus and its main mechanics are Take That, Trading, and Tile Placement.
This expansion includes 3 unique software tiles ("Plant Hunters", "Kickstarter: the Game", and "Check-Os"), only available to Kickstarter backers. This expansion is designed to work with the 6-player expansion.
Computer Junkyard: Kickstarter Expanion Pack supports 2–4 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 Computer Junkyard: Kickstarter Expanion Pack 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 Computer Junkyard: Kickstarter Expanion Pack 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.
Computer Junkyard: Kickstarter Expanion Pack belongs to these categories: Puzzle and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Take That, Trading, and Tile Placement. 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 Computer Junkyard: Kickstarter Expanion Pack are: Allan Pincus and Jared Pincus. 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 Computer Junkyard: Kickstarter Expanion Pack as an expansion for Computer Junkyard. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Computer Junkyard to use it. Check that your edition of Computer Junkyard is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.