
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,629
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Deus Ex Machina
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Xerxes: Annual Event Cards Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Xerxes: Annual Event Cards Expansion is an expansion for Xerxes released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Lefteris Iroglidis (Λευτέρης Ηρωγλίδης) and Harry Haralampidis and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Phase Order, and Worker Placement.
These additional events apply for the Building phase of the round. There are 6 events during which the buildings below cannot be constructed: 1) Wheat Silo. 2) Road. 3) Bridge. 4) Temple. 5) Palace. 6) Fortifications. The additional events are considered different from the solo cards, so at any given round in a solo game, up to 2 different buildings may not be constructed. If a building is already built, the event does not apply. —description from the designer
Xerxes: Annual Event Cards Expansion 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 Xerxes: Annual Event Cards Expansion is 30–60 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 Xerxes: Annual Event Cards Expansion 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.
Xerxes: Annual Event Cards Expansion belongs to these categories: Ancient, Expansion for Base-game, and Civilization. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Phase Order, and Worker Placement. 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 Xerxes: Annual Event Cards Expansion are: Lefteris Iroglidis (Λευτέρης Ηρωγλίδης) and Harry Haralampidis. 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 Xerxes: Annual Event Cards Expansion as an expansion for Xerxes. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Xerxes to use it. Check that your edition of Xerxes is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.