
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,442
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Lignum (Second Edition)
- 2–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 4.1/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Lignum: Reserve Expansion
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Lignum: Reserve Expansion is an expansion for Lignum released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alexander Huemer and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Action Queue, and Worker Placement.
A mini expansion for Lignum that consists of 1 wooden disk in each player's color and a special rules supplement. This expansion allows for more accurate planning.
Lignum: Reserve 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 Lignum: Reserve Expansion is 60–120 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 Lignum: Reserve Expansion for ages 12 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.
Lignum: Reserve Expansion belongs to these categories: Economic and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Action Queue, 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 Lignum: Reserve Expansion are: Alexander Huemer. 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 Lignum: Reserve Expansion as an expansion for Lignum. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Lignum to use it. Check that your edition of Lignum is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.