- BGG rating
- 7.8
Rules assistance for Empyreal: As Above, So Below
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- 1–8 players
- 30–75 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Empyreal: As Above, So Below
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Empyreal: As Above, So Below is an expansion for Empyreal: Spells & Steam released in 2020 for 1–8 players and 30–75 minutes per game. It was designed by Trey Chambers and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Network and Route Building, and Pick-up and Deliver.
About the game
This expansion for Empyreal: Spells & Steam adds a solo mode through an automata deck and support for two more players, plus 11 more specialist tiles and 24 more spellcar tiles.
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Banana Games
- Delight
- Level 99 Games
Questions and answers
Empyreal: As Above, So Below supports 1–8 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 Empyreal: As Above, So Below is 30–75 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.
Empyreal: As Above, So Below 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.
Empyreal: As Above, So Below belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Trains, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Network and Route Building, and Pick-up and Deliver. 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 Empyreal: As Above, So Below are: Trey Chambers. 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 Empyreal: As Above, So Below as an expansion for Empyreal: Spells & Steam. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Empyreal: Spells & Steam to use it. Check that your edition of Empyreal: Spells & Steam is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.