
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,806
- BGG rating
- 7.7
異世界ギルドマスターズ (Isekai Guild Masters)
- 1–5 players
- 150–180 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Villages: Cardsmith Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Villages: Cardsmith Pack is an expansion for Villages released in 2016 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jaron Frost and John Stout and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection.
The People Have Spoken Monarchy is so yesterday. Democracy is the hip new trend. But building villages never goes out of style! The cards in this pack were designed by villages fans and chosen by popular vote. From over 250 submissions —description from the publisher
Villages: Cardsmith Pack supports 2–6 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 Villages: Cardsmith Pack 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 catalogue lists Villages: Cardsmith Pack for ages 8 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.
Villages: Cardsmith Pack belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Expansion for Base-game, and Civilization. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection. 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 Villages: Cardsmith Pack are: Jaron Frost and John Stout. 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 Villages: Cardsmith Pack as an expansion for Villages. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Villages to use it. Check that your edition of Villages is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.