
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,157
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Codex: Card-Time Strategy – Deluxe Set
- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Puzzle Strike 2: Bold Adventures!
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Puzzle Strike 2: Bold Adventures! is an expansion for Puzzle Strike 2 released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by David Sirlin and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
10 new characters and 4 new bankdecks for Puzzle Strike 2 that you can mix and match with the base set. Go on these Bold Adventures: Haunted House, Dino Size, Steam Crank, and Puzzle Pets.
Puzzle Strike 2: Bold Adventures! 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 Puzzle Strike 2: Bold Adventures! is 15–60 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 Puzzle Strike 2: Bold Adventures! 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.
Puzzle Strike 2: Bold Adventures! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Puzzle Strike 2: Bold Adventures! are: David Sirlin. 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 Puzzle Strike 2: Bold Adventures! as an expansion for Puzzle Strike 2. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Puzzle Strike 2 to use it. Check that your edition of Puzzle Strike 2 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.