
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,685
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Peloponnes Card Game
- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2015

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Peloponnes Box is an expansion for Peloponnes released in 2015 for 2–8 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Bernd Eisenstein and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and Tile Placement.
The Peloponnes Box contains all previously published expansions for Peloponnes along with the brand new "Victoria" expansion. The components in the Peloponnes Box allow up to three more players to join the game, meaning that you can play Peloponnes with up to eight players. The new Victoria expansion allows each player to purchase one additional tile during the game. Note: the base game is required to use the Peloponnes Box!
Peloponnes Box supports 2–8 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 Peloponnes Box 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 Peloponnes Box 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.
Peloponnes Box has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Peloponnes Box belongs to these categories: Ancient, City Building, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding and Tile Placement. 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 Peloponnes Box are: Bernd Eisenstein. 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 Peloponnes Box as an expansion for Peloponnes. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Peloponnes to use it. Check that your edition of Peloponnes is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.