
- BGG rank
- BGG #199
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Xia: Legends of a Drift System
- 3–5 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for Deep Shelf: United Reclamation – Faction Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Deep Shelf: United Reclamation – Faction Expansion is an expansion for Deep Shelf released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 90–140 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Richard Keene and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, End Game Bonuses, and Pick-up and Deliver.
The United Reclamation: Faction Expansion adds an entirely new fifth faction to the game with its own unique play style. United Reclamation is a highly mobile faction that utilizes a second submarine, has superior scouting capabilities, and the ability to use slag and raw ore to create cheap refurbished facilities. —description from the publisher
Deep Shelf: United Reclamation – Faction Expansion 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 Deep Shelf: United Reclamation – Faction Expansion is 90–140 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 Deep Shelf: United Reclamation – Faction Expansion for ages 12 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.
Deep Shelf: United Reclamation – Faction Expansion belongs to these categories: Economic, Exploration, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, End Game Bonuses, and Pick-up and Deliver. 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 Deep Shelf: United Reclamation – Faction Expansion are: Richard Keene. 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 Deep Shelf: United Reclamation – Faction Expansion as an expansion for Deep Shelf. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Deep Shelf to use it. Check that your edition of Deep Shelf is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.