
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,757
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Japanime Tactics: Granblue Fantasy – Gran Starter Set
- 2–4 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024

2024
Rules assistance for Japanime Tactics: Granblue Fantasy – Volume 1 Expansion
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Japanime Tactics: Granblue Fantasy – Volume 1 Expansion is a board game expansion released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Dylan Birtolo and Josh Derksen and its main mechanics are Square Grid and Modular Board.
Japanime Tactics: Granblue Fantasy – Volume 1 Expansion contains the acrylic standee and stat card for a random character, as well as six associated action cards. This character can be used in a game of Japanime Tactics: Granblue Fantasy or in any Japanime Tactics title.
Japanime Tactics: Granblue Fantasy – Volume 1 Expansion 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 Japanime Tactics: Granblue Fantasy – Volume 1 Expansion is 45–90 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.
The catalogue lists Japanime Tactics: Granblue Fantasy – Volume 1 Expansion 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.
Japanime Tactics: Granblue Fantasy – Volume 1 Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Square Grid and Modular Board. 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 Japanime Tactics: Granblue Fantasy – Volume 1 Expansion are: Dylan Birtolo and Josh Derksen. 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 Japanime Tactics: Granblue Fantasy – Volume 1 Expansion as an expansion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to an existing base game and usually cannot be played on their own. Check the box or publisher description for the exact base game required, and make sure your edition of that game is compatible with this expansion.