- BGG rating
- 7.3
Rules assistance for Walking in Burano: Mini Expansion 1 – New Inhabitants
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 20–40 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.8/5
Rules assistant for Walking in Burano: Mini Expansion 1 – New Inhabitants
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Walking in Burano: Mini Expansion 1 – New Inhabitants is an expansion for Walking in Burano released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Wei-Min Ling and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Open Drafting.
About the game
This expansion contains 3 additional Inhabitant Cards (2 of each) and 3 rule cards. Availability: Currently, they are available inside the box of the AEG edition and as a separate card pack from Board Game Circus (German version). It will be sold separately by EmperorS4 and Board Game Circus at their booth at some events like Essen Spiel. Rules: Add the 3 new types of Inhabitant Cards into the basic 7 types (a total of 10 types), and randomly choose 7 types of them. Place them following the Game Setup as base game.
Designers
Publishers
- Alderac Entertainment Group
- Nasza Księgarnia
- Board Game Circus
- EmperorS4
Questions and answers
Walking in Burano: Mini Expansion 1 – New Inhabitants supports 1–4 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 Walking in Burano: Mini Expansion 1 – New Inhabitants is 20–40 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 Walking in Burano: Mini Expansion 1 – New Inhabitants for ages 14 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.
Walking in Burano: Mini Expansion 1 – New Inhabitants has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Walking in Burano: Mini Expansion 1 – New Inhabitants belongs to these categories: Card Game, Territory Building, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, 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 Walking in Burano: Mini Expansion 1 – New Inhabitants are: Wei-Min Ling. 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 Walking in Burano: Mini Expansion 1 – New Inhabitants as an expansion for Walking in Burano. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Walking in Burano to use it. Check that your edition of Walking in Burano is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.