
- BGG rank
- BGG #115
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Dominant Species
- 2–6 players
- 120–240 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2010

Rules assistance for Paris: Eiffel
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Paris: Eiffel is an expansion for Paris: La Cité de la Lumière released in 2021 for 2 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by José Antonio Abascal Acebo and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement, and Open Drafting.
The tower built by architect Gustave Eiffel rises high above Paris, announcing the inauguration of the Universal Exposition. There are those who define it as a monstrous iron cyclops and others as the first step into modern architecture. There is no doubt it will leave very few indifferent. Paris Eiffel is an expansion of Paris: La cité de la lumière. There are eight new action postcards that provide far more variability in the game. The postcards are accompanied by a series of die-cut figures that will add a spectacular third dimension to your Paris. In this expansion you will visit Parisian marvels such as the Arc de Triomphe, the obelisk of Luxor, Louvre Museum, and naturally, the Eiffel Tower. —description from the publisher
Paris: Eiffel supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Paris: Eiffel is 20–30 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 Paris: Eiffel 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.
Paris: Eiffel has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Paris: Eiffel belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement, and Open Drafting. 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 Paris: Eiffel are: José Antonio Abascal Acebo. 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 Paris: Eiffel as an expansion for Paris: La Cité de la Lumière. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Paris: La Cité de la Lumière to use it. Check that your edition of Paris: La Cité de la Lumière is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.