
- BGG rank
- BGG #216
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Welcome to the Moon
- 1–6 players
- 25–30 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2021

2023
Rules assistance for Welcome To...: Collector's Edition
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Welcome To...: Collector's Edition is a board game released in 2023 for 1–6 players, 25 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Benoit Turpin and Alexis Allard and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Paper-and-Pencil, and Pattern Building.
Welcome to... Collector Edition is the definitive version of the eponymous game. It includes all the released expansion sets (a total of 7 different maps). And that's not all! In addition, you will enjoy: - a complete reworking of the classic game, fast-paced and interactive, - a brand new expansion named "Roswell": risk-taking mechanics in a story about aliens and flying saucers, - a rethemed expansion, previously exclusive to France: "American Dream", - a "Quack" expansion: a quirky game about lost ducks in a neighborhood, previously offered as a PNP during the lockdowns, - 35 new cards for increased replayability. All in glorious dry-erase form for higher quality feel with 6 dry erase markers and 6 eraser pads, plus a 6-space tray for easy storage. Welcome to.. Collector Edition contains also 6 alternate versions of the classic Welcome to... sheet, completely re-imagined and illustrated by world renowned artists: Christine Alcouffe, Maud Chalmel, Vincent Dutrait, Ryan Goldsberry, Weberson Santiago, and Beth Sobel. -description from publisher
Welcome To...: Collector's Edition supports 1–6 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 Welcome To...: Collector's Edition is 25 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 Welcome To...: Collector's Edition 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.
Welcome To...: Collector's Edition has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Welcome To...: Collector's Edition belongs to these categories: City Building. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Paper-and-Pencil, and Pattern Building. 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 Welcome To...: Collector's Edition are: Benoit Turpin and Alexis Allard. 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 Welcome To...: Collector's Edition as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.