
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,483
- BGG rating
- 6.4
The World Cup Card Game 2010
- 2–8 players
- 75 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2010

Rules assistance for The World Cup Game: Expansion Set 2
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The World Cup Game: Expansion Set 2 is an expansion for The World Cup Game released in 2007 for 3–16 players and 30 minutes per game. It was designed by Shaun Derrick and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
The World Cup Game - Expansion 2 includes the boards for the 1934, 1938 and 2006 World Cup tournaments. This brings the total number of World Cup years to 8 - 1930, 1934, 1938, 1958, 1962, 1966, 2002, 2006. The 1934 and 1938 games are very short - around 30 mins each. The 2006 will be the same as 2002, anything from 2 to 3 hours. Expands: The World Cup Game
The World Cup Game: Expansion Set 2 supports 3–16 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 The World Cup Game: Expansion Set 2 is 30 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 World Cup Game: Expansion Set 2 has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
The World Cup Game: Expansion Set 2 belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game and Sports. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 The World Cup Game: Expansion Set 2 are: Shaun Derrick. 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 The World Cup Game: Expansion Set 2 as an expansion for The World Cup Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The World Cup Game to use it. Check that your edition of The World Cup Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.