
- BGG rank
- BGG #770
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Struggle of Empires
- 2–7 players
- 180–240 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2004

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Magellan: Bijkomende geschiedkundige kaarten is an expansion for Magellan released in 1966 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up.
This is an extension to the Fallon game Magellan. This extension contains 50 additional historical cards in 5 themes: Temporary history Mountains Harbours Farming and cattle breeding Wars and vulcanoes
Magellan: Bijkomende geschiedkundige kaarten 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 Magellan: Bijkomende geschiedkundige kaarten 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 Magellan: Bijkomende geschiedkundige kaarten for ages 10 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.
Magellan: Bijkomende geschiedkundige kaarten belongs to these categories: Economic, Territory Building, and Exploration. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Magellan: Bijkomende geschiedkundige kaarten and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Magellan: Bijkomende geschiedkundige kaarten as an expansion for Magellan. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Magellan to use it. Check that your edition of Magellan is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.