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Rules assistance for Ekö: 3 small expansions
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- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
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- Complexity 2.0/5
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Ekö: 3 small expansions is an expansion for Ekö released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Henri Kermarrec and its main mechanics are Modular Board.
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About the game
Temple of the Moon (N) Use the large tile with the Temple of the Moon on it (N) during setup to replace the large tile that is basically identical to it (E). The Temple of the Moon space is a construction space equivalent to a Reg. If you have a building on the Temple of the Moon, then during your Reinforcement phase, you can destroy two discs from your reserve (put them in the box) to place a solitary disc in reinforcement, wherever you like on the board, ignoring the usual reinforcement rules. That is to say that you can place this disc by itself on an empty space and/or on a space adjacent to an enemy building, and/or on a tempest space. The Emperor cannot be sacrificed to use the Temple of the Moon. Temple of the Sand (O) Use the large tile with the Temple of the Sand on it (O) during setup to replace the large tile that is basically identical to it (B). The Temple of the Sand space is a construction space equivalent to a Reg. If you have a building on the Temple of the Sand, then one time during your turn, before your Action phase, you can destroy two discs from your reserve (put them in the box) to return an enemy disc (other than an Emperor) from the board to its owner’s reserve. The Emperor cannot be sacrificed to use the Temple of the Sand. The Beacon of Eon (U) The Beacon of Eon tile (U) is intended to be used with the variants that use Tempest tiles. During the setup, add the Beacon of Eon tile wherever you like. The Beacon of Eon tile is a Tempest tile (see base game rules, page 6). Whoever occupies the most of the spaces around the Beacon of Eon ignores the rules for Tempest tiles (in the event of a tie, no player benefits from this effect). This player therefore treats Tempest spaces like normal spaces: She does not lose a disc by moving into or through them, and can reinforce her stacks there.
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Ekö: 3 small expansions 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 Ekö: 3 small expansions is 30–45 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 Ekö: 3 small expansions for ages 8 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.
Ekö: 3 small expansions has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Ekö: 3 small expansions belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Abstract Strategy, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Modular Board. 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 Ekö: 3 small expansions are: Henri Kermarrec. 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 Ekö: 3 small expansions as an expansion for Ekö. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Ekö to use it. Check that your edition of Ekö is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.