
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,587
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Shadowrun: Crossfire – Prime Runner Edition
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Shadowrun: Crossfire – Character Expansion Pack 1
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Shadowrun: Crossfire – Character Expansion Pack 1 is an expansion for Shadowrun: Crossfire released in 2014 for 1–4 players. It was designed by Rob Heinsoo, Mike Elliott, and Gregory Marques and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Game description from the publisher: Shadowrun: Crossfire – Character Expansion Pack 1 has character cards with new art, a starting deck for each character that includes one new piece of art per deck, and a full set of upgrade stickers. With this pack, players can branch out, creating whatever shadowrunner concept comes to mind, starting them on the path to being a legend. Or they can bring new players into the game, sending them on the path to designing their own character and discovering the story the mean streets are waiting to tell.
Shadowrun: Crossfire – Character Expansion Pack 1 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.
Shadowrun: Crossfire – Character Expansion Pack 1 has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Shadowrun: Crossfire – Character Expansion Pack 1 belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Adventure, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game 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 Shadowrun: Crossfire – Character Expansion Pack 1 are: Rob Heinsoo, Mike Elliott, and Gregory Marques. 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 Shadowrun: Crossfire – Character Expansion Pack 1 as an expansion for Shadowrun: Crossfire. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Shadowrun: Crossfire to use it. Check that your edition of Shadowrun: Crossfire is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.