
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,042
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Jambo
- 2 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2004

Rules assistance for Jambo Expansion 2
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Jambo Expansion 2 is an expansion for Asante released in 2009 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Rüdiger Dorn and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
The 2nd expansion contains 3 separate modules, which can be combined in many ways with the basic game and the first expansions. I - NEW WARES and ENCOUNTERS II - THE FOURTH HUT III - THE CARPET Contents: - 5 new persons (2 copies each = 10) - 5 new animals (2 copies each except 1 of the Giraffe = 9) - 2 new utilities (2 copies each = 4) - 3 carpets - 1 new hut (2 copies = 2) - 16 new ware cards (incl. 4 new kinds of ware cards) (2 copies each = 32) 60 new cards plus one sheet of rules (and you need about 5 counters) The cards from this expansion can be combined with all the cards from the base game and first expansion to create a playable deck. (Unlike the base game + first expansion, which required a number of non-ware cards to be removed from the deck to maintain a good balance of card types.) Expansion for: Jambo
Jambo Expansion 2 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Jambo Expansion 2 is 30 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 Jambo Expansion 2 for ages 10 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.
Jambo Expansion 2 has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Jambo Expansion 2 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. 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 Jambo Expansion 2 are: Rüdiger Dorn. 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 Jambo Expansion 2 as an expansion for Asante. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Asante to use it. Check that your edition of Asante is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.