
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,045
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Fate of the Elder Gods
- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2017

Expansion for Order of the Gilded Compass
2016
Rules assistance for Order of the Gilded Compass: Coveted Artifacts/An Ally Inside expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Order of the Gilded Compass: Coveted Artifacts/An Ally Inside expansion is an expansion for Order of the Gilded Compass released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Area Majority / Influence.
Includes 2 mini-expansions: - Coveted Artifacts that are mixed in with the Private Artifact tiles. - Special Agents of the Illuminati that are mixed in the the ability tiles.
Order of the Gilded Compass: Coveted Artifacts/An Ally Inside expansion 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: Coveted Artifacts/An Ally Inside expansion 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: Coveted Artifacts/An Ally Inside expansion 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: Coveted Artifacts/An Ally Inside expansion belongs to these categories: Dice, Adventure, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 catalogue lists Order of the Gilded Compass: Coveted Artifacts/An Ally Inside expansion as an expansion for Order of the Gilded Compass. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Order of the Gilded Compass to use it. Check that your edition of Order of the Gilded Compass is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.