
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,083
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Tycoon: India 1981
- 1–4 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2025

Rules assistance for Biomes of Nilgiris: Special Species Expansion
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Biomes of Nilgiris: Special Species Expansion is an expansion for Biomes of Nilgiris released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Sidhant Chand and Shelly Sinha and its main mechanics are End Game Bonuses, Modular Board, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
Biomes of Nilgiris is a board game in which players venture into India's surreal Nilgiri biosphere, teeming with unique flora and fauna. As conservationists — ecologists, photographers, and citizen scientists — they aim to discover new species, address ecological issues, complete conservation missions, and earn ecology points. This expansion introduces new species cards featuring rare animals, including reptiles, butterflies, snakes, insects turtles and crabs. It also brings 2 additional scenarios: Nilgiris Documentary and Celebrate Diversity. -description from designer
Biomes of Nilgiris: Special Species 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 Biomes of Nilgiris: Special Species Expansion 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 Biomes of Nilgiris: Special Species Expansion 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.
Biomes of Nilgiris: Special Species Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are End Game Bonuses, Modular Board, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 Biomes of Nilgiris: Special Species Expansion are: Sidhant Chand and Shelly Sinha. 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 Biomes of Nilgiris: Special Species Expansion as an expansion for Biomes of Nilgiris. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Biomes of Nilgiris to use it. Check that your edition of Biomes of Nilgiris is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.