
- BGG rank
- BGG #207
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Marco Polo II: In the Service of the Khan
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Auf den Spuren von Marco Polo: Die neuen Charaktere
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Auf den Spuren von Marco Polo: Die neuen Charaktere is an expansion for The Voyages of Marco Polo released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 40–100 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Simone Luciani and Daniele Tascini and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Network and Route Building.
As a thank-you for winning the Deutsche Spielepreis, this small mini-expansion was commissioned. This expansion contains: 4 New Characters 4 New Contracts 1 Small Town Bonus Tile 15 Gift Markers
Auf den Spuren von Marco Polo: Die neuen Charaktere supports 2–4 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 Auf den Spuren von Marco Polo: Die neuen Charaktere is 40–100 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 Auf den Spuren von Marco Polo: Die neuen Charaktere 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.
Auf den Spuren von Marco Polo: Die neuen Charaktere has a complexity rating of 3.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Auf den Spuren von Marco Polo: Die neuen Charaktere belongs to these categories: Economic, Travel, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Network and Route 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 Auf den Spuren von Marco Polo: Die neuen Charaktere are: Simone Luciani and Daniele Tascini. 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 Auf den Spuren von Marco Polo: Die neuen Charaktere as an expansion for The Voyages of Marco Polo. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Voyages of Marco Polo to use it. Check that your edition of The Voyages of Marco Polo is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.