- BGG rating
- 8.0
Notebook Nations: Mighty Mercs Mini Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 50–150 min
- 2026
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,614
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Notebook Nations
2026
Rules assistance for Notebook Nations
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 50–150 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Notebook Nations
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Notebook Nations is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 50–150 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Tile Placement, and Grid Movement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 9.0
Notebook Nations: Terrific Towns Mini Expansion
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- 2026
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About the game
In Notebook Nations, you will explore the map to collect encounters, expand your nation via build actions, exploit the map's resources, and work to exterminate other players - or avoid extermination yourself! 4X games can be somewhat intimidating to pick up. Truly, they are big games that seek to satisfy even the most ravenous players. Notebook Nations is a game for those of us who want to have that special 4X experience over lunch, and those of us who seek a gateway that can guide us from being a 4X newbie to a 4X fan. Players will select a Nation, a map, and a start zone during setup. Then players will take turns selecting initiative bonuses to determine turn order. During their turn, a player will gain their income, move, act, and use Source powers with their Avatar, act with their building tiles to grow their settlements and military, and use their units to fight with their neighbors. Players will need to make strategic choices in order to win the selected number of victory points from three distinct categories: science VP (by prioritizing research), culture VP (by constructing buildings that increase their culture score), or military VP (by raising and commanding their troops to conquer an opponent's town hall).
Categories
Mechanics
Publishers
- Dux Somnium Games
Questions and answers
Notebook Nations supports 1–4 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 Notebook Nations is 50–150 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 Notebook Nations 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.
Notebook Nations has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Notebook Nations belongs to these categories: Civilization. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Tile Placement, and Grid Movement. 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 catalogue lists Notebook Nations as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.