- BGG rating
- 7.0
Rules assistance for Die Zwerge: Albae Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Die Zwerge: Albae Expansion
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Die Zwerge: Albae Expansion is an expansion for The Dwarves released in 2012 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Michael Palm and Lukas Zach and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Cooperative Game.
About the game
User Summary This small 10-card expansion is meant for all players of "Die Zwerge" who already have completed the game on the "Hero" difficulty level as well as all other players who like a challenge. The expansion contains 1 new scenario card, 1 adventure card, 5 threat cards and 2 equipment cards as well as a rules card that explains how to combine the expansion with the base game. This expansion is also included in the Collectors edition of the base game and in the Combined Might expansion.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
Questions and answers
Die Zwerge: Albae Expansion 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 Die Zwerge: Albae Expansion is 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 Die Zwerge: Albae 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.
Die Zwerge: Albae Expansion has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light 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.
Die Zwerge: Albae Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Novel-based, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Cooperative Game. 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 Die Zwerge: Albae Expansion are: Michael Palm and Lukas Zach. 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 Die Zwerge: Albae Expansion as an expansion for The Dwarves. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Dwarves to use it. Check that your edition of The Dwarves is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.