
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,938
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Byzantio
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2013

Rules assistance for Gothic Invasion: Cards Expansion 1
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Gothic Invasion: Cards Expansion 1 is an expansion for Gothic Invasion released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Lefteris Iroglidis (Λευτέρης Ηρωγλίδης) and Alexander Boucharelis and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement.
This official expansion adds 8 new cards to Gothic Invasion. These can be added without problems to the original cards. They are: 3 new objectives cards 2 new Roman action cards 2 new Gothic action cards 1 new annual event card
Gothic Invasion: Cards Expansion 1 supports 2–5 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 Gothic Invasion: Cards Expansion 1 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 Gothic Invasion: Cards Expansion 1 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.
Gothic Invasion: Cards Expansion 1 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement. 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 Gothic Invasion: Cards Expansion 1 are: Lefteris Iroglidis (Λευτέρης Ηρωγλίδης) and Alexander Boucharelis. 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 Gothic Invasion: Cards Expansion 1 as an expansion for Gothic Invasion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Gothic Invasion to use it. Check that your edition of Gothic Invasion is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.