
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,542
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Smash Up: Excellent Movies, Dudes!
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Violet and the meddlings of Madame Kamila
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Violet and the meddlings of Madame Kamila is an expansion for Violet and the Grumpy Nisse released in 2025 for 2 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Pedro Pereira and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, and Open Drafting.
In the expansion, Violet visits the fortune teller Madame Kamila before embarking on her nightly adventure to meet Ordep the friendly troll and her best friend. Hoping to obtain guidance, Violet accepts a card reading that will change her journey in unpredictable ways. "It seems you have a difficult path ahead of you young girl. Here, let me read into it so that you may be prepared for the challenges ahead." Violet observes Madame Kamila shuffle her Tarot cards and fan them out on the table. "Take your pick little girl" Uncertain about what the cards will reveal, Violet picks the one card that seems to call for her fingertip. Madame Kamila reveals it and after some highly ambiguous words that to Violet sound wise and ominous at the same time, Madame Kamila finally says: "in order to succeed in your journey, you must open your heart to the Path of...." Violet and the meddlings of Madame Kamila is the upcoming expansion for Violet and the Grumpy Nisse, in which Violet draws a Tarot Card that determines the path she will walk. There are 12 unique tarot cards and each will determine the way Ordep's helpers assist Violet on her path. The expansion adds: 12 beautifully illustrated custom Tarot cards 6 new Torech Event Tiles 12 new Advantage Tokens (two copies each) 5 Trust Tiles (for the path of Trust, with Fortitude on the reverse) 1 Ordep Tile (for the path of Love) 18 Path Tiles (for the path of Darkness) 4 Danger Tiles (for the path of Silence) —description from the publisher
Violet and the meddlings of Madame Kamila supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Violet and the meddlings of Madame Kamila is 20–30 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 Violet and the meddlings of Madame Kamila 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.
Violet and the meddlings of Madame Kamila has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Violet and the meddlings of Madame Kamila belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, 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 Violet and the meddlings of Madame Kamila are: Pedro Pereira. 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 Violet and the meddlings of Madame Kamila as an expansion for Violet and the Grumpy Nisse. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Violet and the Grumpy Nisse to use it. Check that your edition of Violet and the Grumpy Nisse is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.