
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,070
- BGG rating
- 5.0
Where Art Thou Romeo?
- 3–5 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2013

Rules assistance for Council of Verona: Poison Expansion
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Council of Verona: Poison Expansion is an expansion for Council of Verona released in 2013 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Michael Eskue and Patrick Nickell and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Auction / Bidding, and Open Drafting.
Council of Verona: Poison Expansion adds two new tokens per player into the base game; poison tokens and antidote tokens. Influence Cards that end the game with more poison than antidote tokens on them are physically removed from the play area which may affect scoring agendas.
Council of Verona: Poison Expansion supports 2–5 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 Verona: Poison Expansion 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 Verona: Poison Expansion for ages 13 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 Verona: Poison Expansion has a complexity rating of 1.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Council of Verona: Poison Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Auction / Bidding, and Open Drafting. 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 Verona: Poison Expansion are: Michael Eskue and Patrick Nickell. 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 Verona: Poison Expansion as an expansion for Council of Verona. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Council of Verona to use it. Check that your edition of Council of Verona is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.