
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,663
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Zona: The Secret of Chernobyl
- 1–4 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Elekt: Artefakty
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Elekt: Artefakty is an expansion for Elekt released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Krzysztof Głośnicki and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
Collect filthy artifacts that will save your honor or plunge your opponent. The new card type offers previously unavailable actions, such as avoiding zone abilities or playing cards during the skirmish phase. Use artifacts in a creative way by surprising your opponents. Artifacts are the biggest expansion pack to the Elect game so far. The set includes 30 cards: 8 Unit cards 18 Artifact cards 3 Privilege cards instruction card —description from the publisher
Elekt: Artefakty 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 Elekt: Artefakty is 60–90 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 Elekt: Artefakty for ages 18 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.
Elekt: Artefakty belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Abstract Strategy, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Elekt: Artefakty are: Krzysztof Głośnicki. 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 Elekt: Artefakty as an expansion for Elekt. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Elekt to use it. Check that your edition of Elekt is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.