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Rules assistance for Monuments: Heroes, Traders, and Science
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- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Monuments: Heroes, Traders, and Science
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Monuments: Heroes, Traders, and Science is an expansion for Monuments: Wonders of Antiquity released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Stefan Risthaus and its main mechanics are Open Drafting and Action Points.
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About the game
This is an expansion to Monuments - Wonders of Antiquity consisting of 3 tokens, one for each symbol of the base game. Helmets = Helden (Heroes) / Ships = Händler (Traders) / Scrolls = Gelehrte (Scients). You may use an action to buy one of the new tokens and earn 2 victory points immediately, provided that you have the majority of the matching symbol in your display. You may buy from the bank in the beginning or later from the former owner. The token does not change its owner in case of changes in majority, but only when using an action of the one who owns the most symbols to buy it. Each token allows you to use a specific feature once each turn. Helmets: buy an additional card for 1 victory point. Ships: trade 1 card from your hand with one of the open 3 Scrolls: change order of monument cards when expanding this monument. At the end of the game the tokens are worth additional 3 victory points each.
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- Mayfair Games
- ABACUSSPIELE
Questions and answers
Monuments: Heroes, Traders, and Science 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 Monuments: Heroes, Traders, and Science is 60 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 Monuments: Heroes, Traders, and Science 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.
Monuments: Heroes, Traders, and Science has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Monuments: Heroes, Traders, and Science belongs to these categories: Card Game, Ancient, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting and Action Points. 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 Monuments: Heroes, Traders, and Science are: Stefan Risthaus. 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 Monuments: Heroes, Traders, and Science as an expansion for Monuments: Wonders of Antiquity. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Monuments: Wonders of Antiquity to use it. Check that your edition of Monuments: Wonders of Antiquity is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.