- BGG rating
- 8.0
Expansion for G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game
G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game: Shadow of the Serpent Expansion
2022
Rules assistance for G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game: Shadow of the Serpent Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30–70 min
- 13+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game: Shadow of the Serpent Expansion
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G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game: Shadow of the Serpent Expansion is an expansion for G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 30–70 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Matt Hyra and its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
About the game
The evil organization Cobra threatens the world with their schemes and it’s up to you to stop them! In this Deck-Building game, you and your fellow players will lead teams of G.I. Joe soldiers on missions to stop Cobra’s dastardly plans! You have survived the Core Set Missions and are ready for more. This expansion includes new missions, main deck cards, Cobra Officers and Troopers, and a command center to build and protect! This is an expansion. G.I Joe Deck-Building Game is required to play. Features: 2 new missions! New main deck cards including new Joes, utility items, weapons and more! New Cobra Officers to confront and Cobra Troopers to defeat. A Command Center to build and protect! Includes a new Expert Mode card for even greater challenges! —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Renegade Game Studios
- Juegorama
Questions and answers
G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game: Shadow of the Serpent Expansion 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 G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game: Shadow of the Serpent Expansion is 30–70 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 G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game: Shadow of the Serpent Expansion for ages 13 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.
G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game: Shadow of the Serpent Expansion 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.
G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game: Shadow of the Serpent Expansion belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game: Shadow of the Serpent Expansion are: Matt Hyra. 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 G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game: Shadow of the Serpent Expansion as an expansion for G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game to use it. Check that your edition of G.I. JOE Deck-Building Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.