
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,242
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Battle of LITS
- 2 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for Heptalion additional boards
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Heptalion additional boards is an expansion for Heptalion released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Néstor Romeral Andrés, Grant Fikes, and Mark Tilford and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
This expansion includes all the additional boards that have been or will be released for the original game Heptalion. All the boards share the same constraints: a) Each symbol is shown exactly 8 times. b) Each domino is shown exactly 3 times. c) There are exactly 56 squares; the same number of squares that compose the 28 tiles. The first distribution (the one used in the base game) was found by Néstor Romeral Andrés on Jun-21-2012 and has the shape of a diamond. The second distribution was found by Grant Fikes on Sep-18-2012 and it's rounded. The third distribution is a 'n' and was found by Mark Tilford.
Heptalion additional boards 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 Heptalion additional boards is 10 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 Heptalion additional boards for ages 6 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.
Heptalion additional boards has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Heptalion additional boards belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Tile 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 Heptalion additional boards are: Néstor Romeral Andrés, Grant Fikes, and Mark Tilford. 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 Heptalion additional boards as an expansion for Heptalion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Heptalion to use it. Check that your edition of Heptalion is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.