- BGG rating
- 6.7
Order of the Gilded Compass: Coveted Artifacts/An Ally Inside expansion
- 2–5 players
- 30–60 min
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,834
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Order of the Gilded Compass
2016
Rules assistance for Order of the Gilded Compass
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 30–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Order of the Gilded Compass
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Order of the Gilded Compass is a board game released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Bernd Eisenstein and Jeffrey D. Allers and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Order of the Gilded Compass: Tools of Power/Treasure Fragments expansion
- 2–5 players
- 30–60 min
- 2016
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About the game
Order of the Gilded Compass is a dice assignment game for 2-5 players. In this game, each player takes on the role of a treasure hunter seeking invitation to join the most prestigious of archaeological secret societies. Players scour the globe to unearth fantastic and valuable artifacts. By assigning their archaeologist dice to the right locations at the right time, players acquire treasure maps and specialists to follow them, dive for sunken treasure, acquire rare finds at the auction house, and even enlist the help of the Illuminati. The player who has the most treasure at the end of the game earns an invitation to The Order of the Gilded Compass and wins. Order of the Gilded Compass uses a variable set-up in order to create fresh and interesting game play experiences. Each game has five locations in play to which players may assign their dice for various kinds of treasures and bonuses, and the game includes nine different buildings to allow for many unique combinations.
Designers
Publishers
- Grey Fox Games
Questions and answers
Order of the Gilded Compass supports 2–5 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 Order of the Gilded Compass is 30–60 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 Order of the Gilded Compass 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.
Order of the Gilded Compass has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Order of the Gilded Compass belongs to these categories: Dice and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Order of the Gilded Compass are: Bernd Eisenstein and Jeffrey D. Allers. 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 Order of the Gilded Compass 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.