
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,930
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Valparaíso
- 2–5 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Edo: Expansion #1
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Edo: Expansion #1 is an expansion for Edo released in 2013 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Panning, Louis Malz, and Stefan Malz and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Edo: Expansion #1 expands the Edo base game with three new modules – Jiin, Tokken, and Ronin – and each module can be used individually or combined with other modules. The expansion also includes material for a fifth player, allowing for play of the base game and all its expansion modules with 2-5 players.
Edo: Expansion #1 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 Edo: Expansion #1 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 Edo: Expansion #1 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.
Edo: Expansion #1 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.
Edo: Expansion #1 belongs to these categories: Economic, Medieval, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Edo: Expansion #1 are: Wolfgang Panning, Louis Malz, and Stefan Malz. 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 Edo: Expansion #1 as an expansion for Edo. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Edo to use it. Check that your edition of Edo is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.