
- BGG rank
- BGG #356
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Arkham Horror (Third Edition)
- 1–6 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2018

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Pirates vs. Dinosaurs: Expansion Cards is an expansion for Pirates vs. Dinosaurs released in 2013 for 2–6 players. It was designed by Richard Launius.
A set of 5 limited edition cards produced for Kickstarter supporters and the Boardgamegeek.com game store. Castaways (2), Giant Ape, Island Ninjas, & Zombies.
Pirates vs. Dinosaurs: Expansion Cards 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.
Pirates vs. Dinosaurs: Expansion Cards 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.
Pirates vs. Dinosaurs: Expansion Cards belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Pirates vs. Dinosaurs: Expansion Cards and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Pirates vs. Dinosaurs: Expansion Cards are: Richard Launius. 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 Pirates vs. Dinosaurs: Expansion Cards as an expansion for Pirates vs. Dinosaurs. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Pirates vs. Dinosaurs to use it. Check that your edition of Pirates vs. Dinosaurs is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.