
- BGG rank
- BGG #102
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Concordia Venus
- 2–6 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Concordia: Solitaria
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Concordia: Solitaria is an expansion for Concordia released in 2021 for 1–2 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Mac Gerdts and Frank Lamprecht and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Variable Set-up, and Cooperative Game.
A solo and 2-player expansion for Concordia by Mac Gerdts and Frank Lamprecht. (14+ years, playtime approx. 60 min) In CONCORDIA SOLITARIA you compete alone or in a team of two against the tricky opponent CONTRARIUS. As the cards you play also determine the reactions of your adversary, only skillful planning leads to victory. In a two player game you can either compete with CONTRARIUS as a cooperative team or challenge it individually. CONCORDIA SOLITARIA may be played on any of the maps and with any other expansion for CONCORDIA. Requires either the base game CONCORDIA or CONCORDIA VENUS to play. Content: 72 cards, 4 dice and rules Difficulties: standard, veteran and expert
Concordia: Solitaria supports 1–2 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 Concordia: Solitaria is 30–60 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 Concordia: Solitaria 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.
Concordia: Solitaria has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Concordia: Solitaria belongs to these categories: Economic, Nautical, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Variable Set-up, and Cooperative Game. 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 Concordia: Solitaria are: Mac Gerdts and Frank Lamprecht. 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 Concordia: Solitaria as an expansion for Concordia. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Concordia to use it. Check that your edition of Concordia is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.