
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,800
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Pacific Rim: Extinction
- 2–6 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Highlander: The Board Game – Princes of the Universe
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Highlander: The Board Game – Princes of the Universe is an expansion for Highlander: The Board Game released in 2018 for 2–6 players, 20–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Tamsin Caesar and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Player Elimination.
The Princes of the Universe expansion for Highlander: The Board Game gives you alternate versions of each of the characters in the original game as well as new cards to expand your collection. To add Princes of the Universe into your game simply add the new cards into your collection! —description from the publisher
Highlander: The Board Game – Princes of the Universe supports 2–6 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 Highlander: The Board Game – Princes of the Universe is 20–60 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 Highlander: The Board Game – Princes of the Universe 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.
Highlander: The Board Game – Princes of the Universe belongs to these categories: Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Player Elimination. 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 Highlander: The Board Game – Princes of the Universe are: Tamsin Caesar. 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 Highlander: The Board Game – Princes of the Universe as an expansion for Highlander: The Board Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Highlander: The Board Game to use it. Check that your edition of Highlander: The Board Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.