
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,505
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Karuba: The Card Game
- 2–6 players
- 10–15 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Copenhagen: Expansion 1 – Abilities & Missions
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Copenhagen: Expansion 1 – Abilities & Missions is an expansion for Copenhagen released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Rüdiger Dorn and Frank Thyben and its main mechanics are Pattern Building.
The Missions & Abilities expansion includes three modules. Missions: Two missions are randomly selected each game, and give players more ways to earn points. New Abilities: Six new special abilities are added to the game. They may be mixed with the original abilities, or players may use the Advanced Rules to form an abilities market. Joker Tiles: Joker tiles may be placed over already placed pieces to add a window, or they may be placed on the facade, where they are wild for every color. Originally included in the Copenhagen Kickstarter edition of the Deluxe and Collector's edition. —description from the publisher
Copenhagen: Expansion 1 – Abilities & Missions 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 Copenhagen: Expansion 1 – Abilities & Missions is 20–40 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 Copenhagen: Expansion 1 – Abilities & Missions 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.
Copenhagen: Expansion 1 – Abilities & Missions belongs to these categories: Puzzle and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Pattern Building. 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 Copenhagen: Expansion 1 – Abilities & Missions are: Rüdiger Dorn and Frank Thyben. 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 Copenhagen: Expansion 1 – Abilities & Missions as an expansion for Copenhagen. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Copenhagen to use it. Check that your edition of Copenhagen is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.