
- BGG rank
- BGG #591
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Lancaster
- 2–5 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for Helvetia: Wanderarbeiter aus Österreich
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Helvetia: Wanderarbeiter aus Österreich is an expansion for Helvetia released in 2011 for 2–4 players and 90 minutes per game. It was designed by Matthias Cramer and its main mechanics are Worker Placement.
Migrant worker from Austria This mini expansion adds a 6th character. This character gives the option to move a not married villager from a building to another free building or the town square at the cost of 1 coin. This mini expansion was handed out for free by the Österreichisches Spiele Museum at Spiel 2011.
Helvetia: Wanderarbeiter aus Österreich supports 2–4 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 Helvetia: Wanderarbeiter aus Österreich is 90 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.
Helvetia: Wanderarbeiter aus Österreich 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.
Helvetia: Wanderarbeiter aus Österreich belongs to these categories: City Building and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 Helvetia: Wanderarbeiter aus Österreich are: Matthias Cramer. 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 Helvetia: Wanderarbeiter aus Österreich as an expansion for Helvetia. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Helvetia to use it. Check that your edition of Helvetia is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.