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- BGG rank
- BGG #18,682
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Frantic Brettspiel
- 2–6 players
- 40–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2025

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Frantic Troublemaker Add-On is an expansion for Frantic released in 2017 for 2–8 players, 5–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Pierre Lippuner, Fabian Engeler, Stefan Weisskopf, and Pascal Frick and its main mechanics are Take That and Open Drafting.
It’s finally here! The first expansion: the Frantic Troublemaker Add-On! 36 brand new and extremely mischievous cards give the game an entirely new spin. This includes 14 new Event Cards, to make Frantic even more unpredictable. But also 22 Special Cards, to make the game not just bigger but more eventful: We have colour switches, Inequality, Event Card protection and the ultimate catastrophic cataclysm. And of course the highlight: Mimicry – a shapeshifter which can take the form of ANY Special Card!
Frantic Troublemaker Add-On supports 2–8 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 Frantic Troublemaker Add-On is 5–45 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 Frantic Troublemaker Add-On 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.
Frantic Troublemaker Add-On has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Frantic Troublemaker Add-On belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Take That and Open Drafting. 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 Frantic Troublemaker Add-On are: Pierre Lippuner, Fabian Engeler, Stefan Weisskopf, and Pascal Frick. 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 Frantic Troublemaker Add-On as an expansion for Frantic. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Frantic to use it. Check that your edition of Frantic is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.