
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,421
- BGG rating
- 7.2
The Manhattan Project 2: Minutes to Midnight
- 2–5 players
- 90–150 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Mecanisburgo: Expansion 1 – Moon and Ceres
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Mecanisburgo: Expansion 1 – Moon and Ceres is an expansion for Mecanisburgo released in 2009 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Servando Carballar and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Secret Unit Deployment, and Open Drafting.
As the war intensifies the corporations are looking beyond our planet to gather allies and resources for their plans for domination. Their most obvious targets are the Moon and Ceres, where recently found Golden Cavorita deposits of extraordinary quality have created the "Cavor Fever" in entrepreneurs and executives. This expansion adds two planetary boards and new markers to the game. Players can now explore the Moon and Ceres by sending agents using two government spaciobuses to travel there. The Moon includes 3 locations to visit and control. Ceres includes 1 new location to control. Also agents can become Directors or Consuls for several locations which give political benefits. The expansion also includes markers for Golden Cavorita and Victory Points that are awarded for control of several of the locations.
Mecanisburgo: Expansion 1 – Moon and Ceres 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 Mecanisburgo: Expansion 1 – Moon and Ceres is 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 Mecanisburgo: Expansion 1 – Moon and Ceres for ages 14 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.
Mecanisburgo: Expansion 1 – Moon and Ceres 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.
Mecanisburgo: Expansion 1 – Moon and Ceres belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Economic, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Secret Unit Deployment, 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 Mecanisburgo: Expansion 1 – Moon and Ceres are: Servando Carballar. 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 Mecanisburgo: Expansion 1 – Moon and Ceres as an expansion for Mecanisburgo. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Mecanisburgo to use it. Check that your edition of Mecanisburgo is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.