
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,124
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Yedo
- 2–5 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2012

Rules assistance for Yedo: Deluxe Master Set – (Un)Pleasant Surprise
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Yedo: Deluxe Master Set – (Un)Pleasant Surprise is an expansion for Yedo: Deluxe Master Set released in 2021 for 1–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Wolf Plancke and Thomas Vande Ginste and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Auction / Bidding.
A small expansion for Yedo: Deluxe Master Set that includes the following: - 15 Card Mission Pack - Surprise Missions do not come with a bonus section. Instead, a rules text appears, telling you exactly how a given Mission will influence the game – either immediately, or during the next round. Each Mission will either introduce a sudden twist that benefits you, or create an opportunity for everyone to gain something unique next round. - 15 Card Trade Pack Each copy of the (Un)pleasant Surprise expansion comes packed with reprinted cards for Yedo Deluxe Master Set first print, and a printed errata sheet to clarify the first printing rulebook.
Yedo: Deluxe Master Set – (Un)Pleasant Surprise 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 Yedo: Deluxe Master Set – (Un)Pleasant Surprise is 60–90 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 Yedo: Deluxe Master Set – (Un)Pleasant Surprise 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.
Yedo: Deluxe Master Set – (Un)Pleasant Surprise 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.
Yedo: Deluxe Master Set – (Un)Pleasant Surprise belongs to these categories: Medieval and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Auction / Bidding. 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 Yedo: Deluxe Master Set – (Un)Pleasant Surprise are: Wolf Plancke and Thomas Vande Ginste. 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 Yedo: Deluxe Master Set – (Un)Pleasant Surprise as an expansion for Yedo: Deluxe Master Set. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Yedo: Deluxe Master Set to use it. Check that your edition of Yedo: Deluxe Master Set is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.