
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,517
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Primordial Soup
- 3–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 1997

Rules assistance for Urland expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Urland expansion is an expansion for Urland released in 2003 for 3–5 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Doris Matthäus and Frank Nestel and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Auction / Bidding, and Action Points.
10 new gene cards for Urland. The cards and rules are in German & English. Expands: Urland
Urland expansion supports 3–5 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 Urland expansion is 90 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 Urland expansion 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.
Urland expansion has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Urland expansion belongs to these categories: Prehistoric and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Auction / Bidding, 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 Urland expansion are: Doris Matthäus and Frank Nestel. 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 Urland expansion as an expansion for Urland. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Urland to use it. Check that your edition of Urland is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.