- BGG rank
- BGG #24,291
- BGG rating
- 5.8
ESSEN
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Rules assistance for Galenus: The Best Doctor Is Also a Philosopher
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Galenus: The Best Doctor Is Also a Philosopher
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Galenus: The Best Doctor Is Also a Philosopher is an expansion for Galenus released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Harry-Pekka Kuusela and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Worker Placement.
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About the game
A ten card promo pack for the board game Galenus. Contains: Rules 2 double sided overlay cards for the Black Bile skill track 1 double sided "Pneumatists" sect card 3 double sided regio cards and 2 Journey cards that have a player number scaled starting scenario "Anno 166 e 167" 1 Double sided player number scaled region card "Memento Mori" 1 Double sided player number scaled region card "Bacchanalia" -description from designer
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Questions and answers
Galenus: The Best Doctor Is Also a Philosopher supports 1–4 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 Galenus: The Best Doctor Is Also a Philosopher is 60–120 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 Galenus: The Best Doctor Is Also a Philosopher for ages 14 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.
Galenus: The Best Doctor Is Also a Philosopher belongs to these categories: Ancient, Educational, and Medical. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Worker Placement. 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 Galenus: The Best Doctor Is Also a Philosopher are: Harry-Pekka Kuusela. 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 Galenus: The Best Doctor Is Also a Philosopher as an expansion for Galenus. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Galenus to use it. Check that your edition of Galenus is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.