
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,194
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Villannex (2nd Edition + expansions)
- 1–4 players
- 5–15 min
- 2016

Expansion for Villannex
2015
Rules assistance for Villannex ~ 拡張セット「兵力と経済」 (Villanex - expansion set "Military Force and Economy")
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Villannex ~ 拡張セット「兵力と経済」 (Villanex - expansion set "Military Force and Economy") is an expansion for Villannex released in 2015 for 1–5 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Takahiro Amioka and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection and Open Drafting.
Villannex ヴィラネックス~合併競議会~ 拡張セット「兵力と経済」 (Villanex - Merger Competition Council - expansion set "Military Force and Economy") is the very long title on the box front of the expansion set. This is the Expansion set for the 1st edition of Villannex. These expansions were then incorporated into the 2nd edition Villannex (2nd Edition + expansions). From the publisher: This expansion set includes two expansions and one mini-expansion that can be added to the main unit. You can play by adding each expansion or mini-expansion alone, or you can play in combination. Additionally, there are some cards that can only be used when playing two expansions together. A different location from the previous merger. There was also a village scheduled to be merged here. The problem seems to be the same everywhere, and it seems that the village chiefs are competing against each other. However, one thing that was slightly different was that these villages had their own military forces and abundant economic power, and they exerted pressure on the merger council. Use these pressures or splash them. Let's aim to become the new village chief! description by publisher
Villannex ~ 拡張セット「兵力と経済」 (Villanex - expansion set "Military Force and Economy") 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 Villannex ~ 拡張セット「兵力と経済」 (Villanex - expansion set "Military Force and Economy") is 5–15 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 Villannex ~ 拡張セット「兵力と経済」 (Villanex - expansion set "Military Force and Economy") for ages 6 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.
Villannex ~ 拡張セット「兵力と経済」 (Villanex - expansion set "Military Force and Economy") belongs to these categories: Card Game, City Building, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection 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 Villannex ~ 拡張セット「兵力と経済」 (Villanex - expansion set "Military Force and Economy") are: Takahiro Amioka. 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 Villannex ~ 拡張セット「兵力と経済」 (Villanex - expansion set "Military Force and Economy") as an expansion for Villannex. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Villannex to use it. Check that your edition of Villannex is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.