
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,869
- BGG rating
- 6.5
A Column of Fire
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Merlin: Queenie 1 – Treasures of the Environs
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Merlin: Queenie 1 – Treasures of the Environs is an expansion for Merlin released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 75 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Stefan Feld and Michael Rieneck and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
Mini-expansion for Merlin that was offered to backers during the Kickstarter-campaign and will be available for purchase at conventions where Queen Games has a presence. It contains 15 new terrain tiles which replaces the terrain tiles without a tower on them. Every time a player builds a manor one of these tiles he can use a special action granted by the tile.
Merlin: Queenie 1 – Treasures of the Environs 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 Merlin: Queenie 1 – Treasures of the Environs is 75 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 Merlin: Queenie 1 – Treasures of the Environs 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.
Merlin: Queenie 1 – Treasures of the Environs has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Merlin: Queenie 1 – Treasures of the Environs belongs to these categories: Dice, Medieval, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling. 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 Merlin: Queenie 1 – Treasures of the Environs are: Stefan Feld and Michael Rieneck. 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 Merlin: Queenie 1 – Treasures of the Environs as an expansion for Merlin. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Merlin to use it. Check that your edition of Merlin is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.