Spirited: African Expansion
- 1–6 players
- 40–80 min
- 2026
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,966
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Spirited
2026
Rules assistance for Spirited
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- 1–6 players
- 40–80 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 1 player
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Spirited is a board game released in 2026 for 1–6 players, 40–80 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Shem Phillips, S J Macdonald, and Zach Smith and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection.
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About the game
From the halls of history comes a familiar tale of brave warriors fighting to leave their mark. With allegiances on the line, will you rise as one worthy to be followed? Forge great armies in your camps, construct wonders, and keep a watchful eye on the road ahead. Will you reign as the most spirited champion of the ancient world? In Spirited, you want to have the most spirit after the final battle. Players gain spirit by marching with clans to forge allegiances, fighting in battles, and building wonders. The clan draw pile contains three "Passing of Time" cards that advance the game one step closer to the final battle when revealed. Spirited is played over an undetermined number of turns. Starting from the first player, and continuing clockwise around the table, each player takes their turn in full, followed by the player to their left. This continues until the Final Battle. On each turn you will either Scout, Build, or March. When the Hourglass reaches the last space of the Time Track, a Final Battle will occur at the end of the current turn. The game ends immediately after the Final Battle. The player with the most Spirit is the winner. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Garphill Games
Questions and answers
Spirited supports 1–6 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 Spirited is 40–80 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 Spirited 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.
Spirited 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.
Spirited belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection. 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 Spirited are: Shem Phillips, S J Macdonald, and Zach Smith. 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 Spirited as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.