
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,184
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Rise of the Amazons
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for Deus Ex Machina: Mini Expansion
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Deus Ex Machina: Mini Expansion is an expansion for Deus Ex Machina released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Lefteris Iroglidis (Λευτέρης Ηρωγλίδης), Konstantinos Iovis, and Harry Haralampidis and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
This expansion for Deus Ex Machina includes: The Olympian god Poseidon full set and Bellerofon hero card. The Olympian god Ares full set and Penthesilea hero card. 1 new DI Card Deus Ex Machina and 3 new Objective Tiles.
Deus Ex Machina: Mini Expansion supports 2–4 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 Deus Ex Machina: Mini Expansion is 45–60 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 Deus Ex Machina: Mini 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.
The main mechanics of Deus Ex Machina: Mini Expansion are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Open Drafting. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Deus Ex Machina: Mini Expansion and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Deus Ex Machina: Mini Expansion are: Lefteris Iroglidis (Λευτέρης Ηρωγλίδης), Konstantinos Iovis, and Harry Haralampidis. 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 Deus Ex Machina: Mini Expansion as an expansion for Deus Ex Machina. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Deus Ex Machina to use it. Check that your edition of Deus Ex Machina is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.