
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,312
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Quartermaster General: 1914
- 2–5 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Crusader Kings: Councilors & Inventions Expansion
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Crusader Kings: Councilors & Inventions Expansion is an expansion for Crusader Kings released in 2019 for 1–5 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Trading, and Area Majority / Influence.
This set includes 24 additional beautifully crafted plastic miniatures for Crusader Kings - The Board Game. These come in 12 unique designs that represent Councilors and Inventions in the game rules. This expansion also includes bonus rules that let allow players to send their councilors on missions in medieval Europe, rather than just staying home at the royal court! All miniatures are sculpted by the talented artist Anton Angheluta. —description from the back of the box
Crusader Kings: Councilors & Inventions Expansion supports 1–5 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 Crusader Kings: Councilors & Inventions Expansion is 120–180 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 Crusader Kings: Councilors & Inventions Expansion for ages 10 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.
Crusader Kings: Councilors & Inventions Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.5 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.
Crusader Kings: Councilors & Inventions Expansion belongs to these categories: Video Game Theme, Miniatures, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Trading, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 catalogue lists Crusader Kings: Councilors & Inventions Expansion as an expansion for Crusader Kings. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Crusader Kings to use it. Check that your edition of Crusader Kings is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.