
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,199
- BGG rating
- 6.5
99 Ninja
- 1–2 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Rise of Babel: Foundations
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Rise of Babel: Foundations is an expansion for Rise of Babel released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ivan Alexiev and Elijah Morar.
The Foundations expansion takes the towers of Rise of Babel and condenses them onto a unique two-sided game mat.
Rise of Babel: Foundations 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 Rise of Babel: Foundations is 60–90 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 Rise of Babel: Foundations for ages 8 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.
Rise of Babel: Foundations 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 Rise of Babel: Foundations and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Rise of Babel: Foundations are: Ivan Alexiev and Elijah Morar. 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 Rise of Babel: Foundations as an expansion for Rise of Babel. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Rise of Babel to use it. Check that your edition of Rise of Babel is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.