- BGG rank
- BGG #2,043
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Oregon
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2007
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Rules assistance for Rattus: Mercatus
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for Rattus: Mercatus
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Rattus: Mercatus is an expansion for Rattus released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Henrik Berg and Åse Berg and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
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About the game
Europe 1349. The Black Death has ravaged for a few years now. The people of Europe nonetheless try to live their lives as normally as possible. The craftsmen still produce their goods and the traders still sell them for the best prices possible, while the swindlers, thieves and raiders still grab whatever they can. In the end, however, the grave robbers might be the ones who profit the most because it doesn't seem like the plague will retire any time soon. Rattus: Mercatus includes twelve new class cards featuring the characters mentioned above and others. These characters allow you to collect goods and use money to perform special actions.
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- White Goblin Games
Questions and answers
Rattus: Mercatus supports 2–4 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 Rattus: Mercatus is 45 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 Rattus: Mercatus 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.
Rattus: Mercatus has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Rattus: Mercatus belongs to these categories: Medieval and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 Rattus: Mercatus are: Henrik Berg and Åse Berg. 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 Rattus: Mercatus as an expansion for Rattus. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rattus to use it. Check that your edition of Rattus is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.