
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,418
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Inventors of the South Tigris
- 1–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 4.5/5
- 2024

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Shelfie Stacker: Deluxe Delivery Expansion is an expansion for Shelfie Stacker released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Shem Phillips and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, and Variable Phase Order.
Shelfie Stacker Deluxe Deliveries Expansion offers three great game-play additions, packed with deluxe tiles and tokens. Each mode is interchangeable, so you can play one at a time, or all three at once The 3 Modes included are: ● DELUXE DELIVERIES - You only order the best! These special deliveries come with added abilities to help you manipulate your latest delivery of games or ‘upgrade’ those already on your shelf. ● THE HOARDER - More games incoming! ‘The Hoarder’ Token moves between players as games land in their Shelves of Shame. The current Hoarder can choose to keep one of its tokens for an added ability, but it will come at a cost! ● YOUR WISH LISTS - Get what you really want! Each player will select one as a secret initiative that they will try to achieve over the 7 rounds. —description from publisher
Shelfie Stacker: Deluxe Delivery Expansion 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 Shelfie Stacker: Deluxe Delivery Expansion is 20–40 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 Shelfie Stacker: Deluxe Delivery Expansion 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.
Shelfie Stacker: Deluxe Delivery Expansion 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.
Shelfie Stacker: Deluxe Delivery Expansion belongs to these categories: Dice and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, and Variable Phase Order. 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 Shelfie Stacker: Deluxe Delivery Expansion are: Shem Phillips. 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 Shelfie Stacker: Deluxe Delivery Expansion as an expansion for Shelfie Stacker. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Shelfie Stacker to use it. Check that your edition of Shelfie Stacker is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.