
- BGG rank
- BGG #371
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Pax Renaissance: 2nd Edition
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 4.7/5
- 2021

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Pax Renaissance Expansion is an expansion for Pax Renaissance released in 2016 for 2–4 players and 60–180 minutes per game. It was designed by Phil Eklund and its main mechanics are Simulation.
The Pax Renaissance Expansion introduces 59 new cards with new abilities to Pax Renaissance, new "Renaissance Man" card types, and two new one-shots: Apostasy & Victory Inactivation.
Pax Renaissance Expansion 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 Pax Renaissance Expansion is 60–180 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.
Pax Renaissance Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.8 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.
Pax Renaissance Expansion belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game and Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Simulation. 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 Pax Renaissance Expansion are: Phil Eklund. 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 Pax Renaissance Expansion as an expansion for Pax Renaissance. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Pax Renaissance to use it. Check that your edition of Pax Renaissance is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.