
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,015
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Dungeon Rush
- 2–5 players
- 13–19 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Nations: Dynasties
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Nations: Dynasties is an expansion for Nations released in 2015 for 1–5 players, 40–200 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Rustan Håkansson, Nina Håkansson, Einar Rosén, and Robert Rosén and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Open Drafting.
Nations: Dynasties, the first big expansion for Nations, includes twelve new Nations with Dynasties as well as Dynasties for the base game B-sides. Two additional new concepts are included: Turmoil (which makes Stability more dynamic) and Natural Wonders (which creates very hard choices and new types of interaction). Together with the new more advanced Progress cards, the replayability is increased significantly. This expansion is recommended when you are experienced with the Expert cards of the base game.
Nations: Dynasties supports 1–5 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 Nations: Dynasties is 40–200 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 Nations: Dynasties for ages 12 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.
Nations: Dynasties has a complexity rating of 3.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Nations: Dynasties belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers 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 Nations: Dynasties are: Rustan Håkansson, Nina Håkansson, Einar Rosén, and Robert Rosén. 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 Nations: Dynasties as an expansion for Nations. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Nations to use it. Check that your edition of Nations is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.