- BGG rank
- BGG #8,755
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Onstage
- 3–5 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024
- BGG rating
- 10.0
Rules assistance for Stem & Branch: Spirit Scrolls
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- 1–4 players
- 20–40 min
- 8+
Rules assistant for Stem & Branch: Spirit Scrolls
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Stem & Branch: Spirit Scrolls is an expansion for Stem & Branch released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Michael Orion and its main mechanics are Grid Movement and Action Points.
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About the game
This mini-expansion introduces Spirit Scrolls, unlocking multiple new paths to victory. The Spirit Animals you summon are now ancient guides sharing their knowledge of the five elements. To master a scroll, you must learn directly from these spirit animals. Each time you summon one, you gain an opportunity to study its matching elemental scroll. However, wisdom cannot be rushed: the older and more powerful the animal, the more profound its knowledge, and the more lifetimes it takes to understand them. By expending years on the Year Track, you represent the time spent meditating on their teachings. Once this knowledge is unlocked, you can utilize your newfound abilities to bend the cosmic calendar, manipulate the board, and turn the tides of time to your advantage. Harness the unique elemental powers shared by your animals, unlocking endless combinations to reshape your strategy
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- Rolling Wizards Studio
Questions and answers
Stem & Branch: Spirit Scrolls 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 Stem & Branch: Spirit Scrolls 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 Stem & Branch: Spirit Scrolls 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.
Stem & Branch: Spirit Scrolls belongs to these categories: Card Game and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement and Action Points. 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 Stem & Branch: Spirit Scrolls are: Michael Orion. 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 Stem & Branch: Spirit Scrolls as an expansion for Stem & Branch. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Stem & Branch to use it. Check that your edition of Stem & Branch is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.