
- BGG rank
- BGG #303
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Anno 1800: The Board Game
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for Nucleum: Gibraltar
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Nucleum: Gibraltar is an expansion for Nucleum released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Dávid Turczi and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Income.
As the world embraces the energy revolution, governments are seeking new ways to harness nuclear power, including for military advancements. In a historic collaboration, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, and Morocco have launched a joint initiative to develop the first nucleum powered submarine. Gibraltar has been chosen as the heart of this ambitious project, attracting visionary entrepreneurs eager to make their mark across the Strait of Gibraltar and to supply the needed infrastructure. Seize this opportunity to generate the nuclear energy needed for the submarine while pioneering groundbreaking structures in Morocco and the Iberian Peninsula. Build innovative, never-before-seen structures, meet the military’s demands, drive industrial progress, and etch your name into history! The expansion takes players to a brand new setting. Along come also new Urban Buildings, Contracts and Technologies. Connect to Gibraltar to fulfill Military Contracts to access exclusive military technologies in addition to the eight standard technologies from the Experiment board. —description from the publisher
Nucleum: Gibraltar 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 Nucleum: Gibraltar is 90–120 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 Nucleum: Gibraltar 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.
Nucleum: Gibraltar has a complexity rating of 4.6 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.
Nucleum: Gibraltar belongs to these categories: Economic, Science Fiction, and Industry / Manufacturing. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Income. 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 Nucleum: Gibraltar are: Dávid Turczi. 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 Nucleum: Gibraltar as an expansion for Nucleum. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Nucleum to use it. Check that your edition of Nucleum is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.