
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,645
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Peloponnes
- 1–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2009

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Peloponnes Card Game: Patronus is an expansion for Peloponnes Card Game released in 2016 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Bernd Eisenstein and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Auction / Bidding.
Description from the publisher: The Peloponnes Card Game: Patronus expansion adds one more player, one more round, and special "Patronus" cards to gain more protection to the Peloponnes Card Game.
Peloponnes Card Game: Patronus supports 2–6 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 Card Game: Patronus is 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 Card Game: Patronus for ages 12 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 Card Game: Patronus has a complexity rating of 2.7 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 Card Game: Patronus belongs to these categories: Card Game, Ancient, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Auction / Bidding. 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 Card Game: Patronus 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 Card Game: Patronus as an expansion for Peloponnes Card Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Peloponnes Card Game to use it. Check that your edition of Peloponnes Card Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.