- BGG rank
- BGG #11,165
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Lusitania
- 2–4 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,975
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Lusitania XXI
2022
Rules assistance for Lusitania XXI
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Lusitania XXI
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Lusitania XXI is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by João Quintela Martins and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Dreadful news reaches Rome; in the most remote part of Iberia, Lusitania, a people ungoverned and unwilling to be, has defeated the Roman Empire in another battle. Julius Caesar, Roman Emperor, is furious, he’s had enough. "Alea iacta est" - the die has been cast. He calls in his three best commanders with a clear message: travel across the Empire recruiting and equipping the most fearless Legionaries and Barbaric Mercenaries. Then march 4 Roman Legions into Lusitania to crush the heroic resistance. Caesar will lead one of the four legions himself and provides abundant funding to ensure success. In this game, you either place cards from your hand into a row of 9 possible slots in front of you or exchange cards from your hand with others that best fulfill your goals. The cards placed on the row give victory points and the first player to reach 21 points will be the winner.
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- Lord of Boards
- HOT Games
- PYTHAGORAS
Questions and answers
Lusitania XXI 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 Lusitania XXI is 20–30 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 Lusitania XXI for ages 8 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.
Lusitania XXI has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Lusitania XXI belongs to these categories: Card Game, Ancient, and Civilization. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting. 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 Lusitania XXI are: João Quintela Martins. 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 Lusitania XXI as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.