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Rules assistance for Darkrock Ventures: Expansion Pack #1
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 25–45 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Darkrock Ventures: Expansion Pack #1
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Darkrock Ventures: Expansion Pack #1 is an expansion for Darkrock Ventures released in 2016 for 1–5 players, 25–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Michael Eskue and its main mechanics are Worker Placement.
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About the game
Darkrock Ventures: Expansion Pack #1 includes ten new cards to enhance your Darkrock Ventures experience! Contains ten brand new, unique cards to add to your Darkrock Ventures base game: 5 New Research Cards 5 New Corporate Sponsors card 1 Proof of Purchase card (not used in gameplay)
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- Magic Meeple Games
Questions and answers
Darkrock Ventures: Expansion Pack #1 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 Darkrock Ventures: Expansion Pack #1 is 25–45 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 Darkrock Ventures: Expansion Pack #1 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.
Darkrock Ventures: Expansion Pack #1 belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game and Space Exploration. Its main mechanics are Worker Placement. 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 Darkrock Ventures: Expansion Pack #1 are: Michael Eskue. 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 Darkrock Ventures: Expansion Pack #1 as an expansion for Darkrock Ventures. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Darkrock Ventures to use it. Check that your edition of Darkrock Ventures is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.