
- BGG rank
- BGG #623
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Sheriff of Nottingham
- 3–5 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2014

Rules assistance for Matryoshka: Deluxe Add-on
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Matryoshka: Deluxe Add-on is an expansion for Matryoshka released in 2019 for 3–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Sérgio Halaban and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Trading.
This add-on includes 4 new sets of Matryoshka Dolls and 2 screen printed meeples. —description from the publisher
Matryoshka: Deluxe Add-on supports 3–5 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 Matryoshka: Deluxe Add-on is 20 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 Matryoshka: Deluxe Add-on 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.
Matryoshka: Deluxe Add-on belongs to these categories: Card Game and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Trading. 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 Matryoshka: Deluxe Add-on are: Sérgio Halaban. 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 Matryoshka: Deluxe Add-on as an expansion for Matryoshka. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Matryoshka to use it. Check that your edition of Matryoshka is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.