
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,879
- BGG rating
- 7.8
The 7 Seas
- 1–5 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2025

Rules assistance for Targi: Alternative Border Cards
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Targi: Alternative Border Cards is an expansion for Targi released in 2020 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Andreas Steiger and its main mechanics are Set Collection, End Game Bonuses, and Modular Board.
Mini-expansion containing six (now 12) border cards with alternative rules, replacing the Noble, Trader, Fata Morgana, Silversmith, Caravan and Tribal Expansion cards. I added the new files with all 12 cards in English and German here in the files section. Hope you enjoy them. Andy
Targi: Alternative Border Cards supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Targi: Alternative Border Cards is 60 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 Targi: Alternative Border Cards for ages 12 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.
Targi: Alternative Border Cards has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Targi: Alternative Border Cards belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Arabian. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, End Game Bonuses, and Modular Board. 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 Targi: Alternative Border Cards are: Andreas Steiger. 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 Targi: Alternative Border Cards as an expansion for Targi. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Targi to use it. Check that your edition of Targi is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.