
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,935
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Roaring River
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Council of Serpents: Wealth and Wine
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Council of Serpents: Wealth and Wine is an expansion for Council of Serpents released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Joeri Hessels and Wouter Moons and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Track Movement, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
For long an underestimated power, House Myr now tries to exploit this period of unrest in the realm, and joins the struggle for power. They introduce new ways to drastically disturb the balance of power outside of violence. Which Councillor adjusts best to the arrival of this new contender? This expansion introduces a new House, three new types of Influence cards and the Councillor module.
Council of Serpents: Wealth and Wine 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 Council of Serpents: Wealth and Wine is 30 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 Council of Serpents: Wealth and Wine 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.
Council of Serpents: Wealth and Wine has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Council of Serpents: Wealth and Wine belongs to these categories: Card Game, Medieval, and Political. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Track Movement, and Solo / Solitaire 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 Council of Serpents: Wealth and Wine are: Joeri Hessels and Wouter Moons. 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 Council of Serpents: Wealth and Wine as an expansion for Council of Serpents. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Council of Serpents to use it. Check that your edition of Council of Serpents is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.