
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,916
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Exposaurus
- 2–4 players
- 35 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for Exhibition: 20th Century – Variation Showcases
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Exhibition: 20th Century – Variation Showcases is an expansion for Exhibition: 20th Century released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 30–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Corné van Moorsel, Peter Joustra, and Ron van Dalen and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
Add 1 or more of these VARIATION SHOWCASES to the players' exhibition halls. Possibly on top of base game showcases, to replace those. The 6 new showcases are: Showcase ANTIQUITY (2 spots) for 5/4/3/2/1(0) victory points: Who has the oldest year in the right side spot? Showcase UNIQUE DECADES (2 spots): Each decade must differ from the earlier placed decades of all players (including yourself) in this showcase. (With 4, 3 or 2 players, only the respectively middle 8, 6 or 4 decades are allowed. (So with 2 players only the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s.) Showcase SHORT ERA (3 spots) for 5/4/3/2/1(0) victory points: Who has the smallest difference in years between the left and the right side spot. Showcase ONE DECADE (3 spots): All cards in this showcase must have the same decade. Showcase SPREAD THE YEARS (4 spots): The difference between neighboring cards must be 20 years or more. Showcase LINKS (4 spots): Each 2 neighboring cards must have OR the same continent OR maximum 5 years difference. (or both) —description from the publisher
Exhibition: 20th Century – Variation Showcases 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 Exhibition: 20th Century – Variation Showcases is 30–40 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 Exhibition: 20th Century – Variation Showcases for ages 10 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.
The main mechanics of Exhibition: 20th Century – Variation Showcases are Set Collection. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Exhibition: 20th Century – Variation Showcases and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Exhibition: 20th Century – Variation Showcases are: Corné van Moorsel, Peter Joustra, and Ron van Dalen. 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 Exhibition: 20th Century – Variation Showcases as an expansion for Exhibition: 20th Century. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Exhibition: 20th Century to use it. Check that your edition of Exhibition: 20th Century is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.