
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,251
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Spy Club
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Ophir: Additional Specialists – Postmaster and Peddler
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Ophir: Additional Specialists – Postmaster and Peddler is an expansion for Ophir released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jason D. Kingsley and Charles C. Wright and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Dice Rolling.
Originally distributed as Kickstarter extras, these two new specialists will be available (as a set) at conventions and the BGG store. With the 8 specialists already included, this brings the total available to 10. Postmaster: May contribute Metal(s) from any adjacent hex to the Temple. Peddler: May return one less Basic Good of any type during a (-1) Market Trade.
Ophir: Additional Specialists – Postmaster and Peddler 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 Ophir: Additional Specialists – Postmaster and Peddler is 45–60 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 Ophir: Additional Specialists – Postmaster and Peddler for ages 10 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.
Ophir: Additional Specialists – Postmaster and Peddler belongs to these categories: Economic and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, 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 Ophir: Additional Specialists – Postmaster and Peddler are: Jason D. Kingsley and Charles C. Wright. 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 Ophir: Additional Specialists – Postmaster and Peddler as an expansion for Ophir. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Ophir to use it. Check that your edition of Ophir is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.