
- BGG rank
- BGG #86
- BGG rating
- 8.0
The Gallerist
- 1–4 players
- 60–150 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Inventions: Evolution of Ideas – Upgrade Pack
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Inventions: Evolution of Ideas – Upgrade Pack is an expansion for Inventions: Evolution of Ideas released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 60–150 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Vital Lacerda and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Worker Placement.
The Upgrade Pack consists of: Cosmetic upgrades: 1 Metal Chronos meeple 20 Wooden Influence tokens 1 Hephaestus meeple 1 Chronos Helper 1 Milestone display board 1 Idea display board Extra gameplay content: 7 extra Knowledge tiles 7 extra Private Goal cards 16 Public Goal tiles (extra game module) The pack that was included in the Kickstarter version of the game, but is also available as a separate item.
Inventions: Evolution of Ideas – Upgrade Pack 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 Inventions: Evolution of Ideas – Upgrade Pack is 60–150 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 Inventions: Evolution of Ideas – Upgrade Pack 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.
Inventions: Evolution of Ideas – Upgrade Pack has a complexity rating of 3.7 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.
Inventions: Evolution of Ideas – Upgrade Pack belongs to these categories: Industry / Manufacturing and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and 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 Inventions: Evolution of Ideas – Upgrade Pack are: Vital Lacerda. 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 Inventions: Evolution of Ideas – Upgrade Pack as an expansion for Inventions: Evolution of Ideas. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Inventions: Evolution of Ideas to use it. Check that your edition of Inventions: Evolution of Ideas is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.