- BGG rating
- 7.3
Rules assistance for De Vulgari Eloquentia: Upgrade Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 90–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for De Vulgari Eloquentia: Upgrade Pack
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De Vulgari Eloquentia: Upgrade Pack is an expansion for De Vulgari Eloquentia released in 2019 for 2–5 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Mario Papini and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Action Points, and Action Queue.
About the game
The upgrade pack was originally available during the Kickstarter-campaign for those who have the first edition of the game and want to have the new contents. It includes: Metal coins Customized meeples The new Ritmo Bellunese expansion Glossario expansion (10 cards) Placiti di Capua expansion (12 cards) Poeti expansion (16 cards) New Cardinal Tile Carta Misterium Tile New Friar Tile New Papal Library Tile —description from the publisher Later a smaller version of it was sold as well, not containing the metal coins nor the customized meeples (but everything else from the list above).
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- Giochix.it
Questions and answers
De Vulgari Eloquentia: Upgrade Pack 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 De Vulgari Eloquentia: Upgrade Pack is 90–120 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 De Vulgari Eloquentia: Upgrade Pack 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.
De Vulgari Eloquentia: Upgrade Pack 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.
De Vulgari Eloquentia: Upgrade Pack belongs to these categories: Medieval and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Action Points, and Action Queue. 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 De Vulgari Eloquentia: Upgrade Pack are: Mario Papini. 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 De Vulgari Eloquentia: Upgrade Pack as an expansion for De Vulgari Eloquentia. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need De Vulgari Eloquentia to use it. Check that your edition of De Vulgari Eloquentia is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.