- BGG rating
- 7.3
Golden Cup: Extra Champion Cards Set
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,018
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Golden Cup
2024
Rules assistance for Golden Cup
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Golden Cup
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Golden Cup is a board game released in 2024 for 1–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Simone Luciani and Gabriele Bubola and its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building and Finale Ending.
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About the game
The fever for the Fantasphere is now rampant. From all over the kingdom, creatures of all sorts have come with the dream of becoming a champion of this new sport. The capital is overrun with wannabe players, but as you well know, even the strongest players will not be able to win without a guide. That's why you're here, as part of a group of young coaches who will have to grab the best talent, manage finances, and build the best team. Unfortunately, the competition is fierce, and at the end of the championship, only one will be able to get their hands on the legendary Golden Cup. Will you be the one to triumph in the grand final? Golden Cup takes place over six rounds, plus a finale. Over the course of each round, players play different phases in which they will first try to improve their team, then compete in 1-on-1 matches at the same time on different courts and, depending on the result, acquire the corresponding fame points. At the end of the sixth round, the two players who have earned the most fame points play the finale. —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Cranio Creations
- CrowD Games
Questions and answers
Golden Cup supports 1–6 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 Golden Cup is 60 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 Golden Cup 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.
Golden Cup has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Golden Cup belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Sports. Its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building and Finale Ending. 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 Golden Cup are: Simone Luciani and Gabriele Bubola. 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 Golden Cup as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.