
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,424
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Streets
- 1–5 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Villagers: Kickstarter Expansion Pack
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Villagers: Kickstarter Expansion Pack is an expansion for Villagers released in 2019 for 1–5 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Haakon Gaarder and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
A set of four modular expansions and a wooden start player token for Villagers, included with the Kickstarter edition of the game. "Scoundrels" adds 9 new villagers. "Saints" adds 5 new villagers. "Profiteers" adds 8 new villagers and a new scoring mechanism. "Developments" adds building 12 cards and 3 colour printed wooden tokens which add an extra scoring opportunity to the game. —description from the publisher
Villagers: Kickstarter Expansion Pack supports 1–5 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 Villagers: Kickstarter Expansion Pack is 30–60 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 Villagers: Kickstarter Expansion Pack for ages 10 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.
Villagers: Kickstarter Expansion Pack has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Villagers: Kickstarter Expansion Pack belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting. 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 Villagers: Kickstarter Expansion Pack are: Haakon Gaarder. 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 Villagers: Kickstarter Expansion Pack as an expansion for Villagers. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Villagers to use it. Check that your edition of Villagers is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.