
- BGG rank
- BGG #144
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Lorenzo il Magnifico
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Golem: Extra Books
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Golem: Extra Books is an expansion for Golem released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Virginio Gigli, Flaminia Brasini, and Simone Luciani and its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building and Action Drafting.
This small promo expansion adds 4 new Book cards to play with the base game.
Golem: Extra Books 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 Golem: Extra Books is 90–120 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 Golem: Extra Books 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.
Golem: Extra Books belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Deck, Bag, and Pool Building and Action 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 Golem: Extra Books are: Virginio Gigli, Flaminia Brasini, and Simone Luciani. 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 Golem: Extra Books as an expansion for Golem. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Golem to use it. Check that your edition of Golem is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.