
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,540
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Excavation Earth
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Philharmonix: Patron Pack
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Philharmonix: Patron Pack is an expansion for Philharmonix released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 60–150 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Faris Suhaimi and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement.
A mini-expansion pack containing 5 new patrons for Philharmonix, with rules in English, French and German. It was given for free to backers of the Kickstarter-campaign.
Philharmonix: Patron Pack supports 1–4 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 Philharmonix: Patron Pack is 60–150 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 Philharmonix: Patron Pack for ages 13 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.
Philharmonix: Patron Pack belongs to these categories: Economic, Music, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement. 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 Philharmonix: Patron Pack are: Faris Suhaimi. 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 Philharmonix: Patron Pack as an expansion for Philharmonix. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Philharmonix to use it. Check that your edition of Philharmonix is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.