
- BGG rank
- BGG #347
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Wayfarers of the South Tigris
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2022

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Linwood: Pocket Expansion Kit is an expansion for Linwood released in 2013 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Shem Phillips and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
This is a mini expansion for the game Linwood. The Dice - 3 averaging dice to replace the original standard dice Black Pawn - 1 taller black pawn to replace the original black pawn Additional Tiles - 15 additional tiles to expand the base game Scenarios - 7 fun new ways to start the game of Linwood
Linwood: Pocket Expansion Kit 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 Linwood: Pocket Expansion Kit is 45 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 Linwood: Pocket Expansion Kit for ages 6 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.
Linwood: Pocket Expansion Kit has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Linwood: Pocket Expansion Kit belongs to these categories: Dice, Exploration, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Tile 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 Linwood: Pocket Expansion Kit are: Shem Phillips. 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 Linwood: Pocket Expansion Kit as an expansion for Linwood. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Linwood to use it. Check that your edition of Linwood is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.