
- BGG rank
- BGG #462
- BGG rating
- 8.0
The Old King's Crown
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2025

Rules assistance for Kharnage: Guest Pack 1
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Kharnage: Guest Pack 1 is an expansion for Kharnage released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Yann and Clem and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Betting and Bluffing.
Kickstarter Exclusive Reinforcement Set A group of reinforcement cards illustrated by guest artists Donk & Shot - The Orc Errant - Biboun Undead Viking - The Unbearded Dead - Clem Queen Mother Viktoria - The Lonesome Widow - Boulet Abbamama - The Dancing Queen - Paolo Parente General Delatour - The Rock - Yann Hezibesanael - The Laying Death - Gobi Scions - - Gobi Red Bulk - - Naiade The Owlbear - - Kovalic Romauld - The Driller - Djib
Kharnage: Guest Pack 1 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 Kharnage: Guest Pack 1 is 20–40 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 Kharnage: Guest Pack 1 for ages 9 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.
Kharnage: Guest Pack 1 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Betting and Bluffing. 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 Kharnage: Guest Pack 1 are: Yann and Clem. 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 Kharnage: Guest Pack 1 as an expansion for Kharnage. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Kharnage to use it. Check that your edition of Kharnage is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.