- BGG rating
- 7.0
Biomes of Nilgiris: Special Species Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,992
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Biomes of Nilgiris
2026
Rules assistance for Biomes of Nilgiris
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- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Biomes of Nilgiris
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Biomes of Nilgiris is a board game released in 2026 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.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Biomes of Nilgiris: You Have a Mission Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2025
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About the 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. Players collaboratively adapt to two ever-changing scenarios in each game, introducing fresh concepts and objectives. As specialists, they explore the vast reaches of Nilgiris, journal field entries, gain experience at the station, equip themselves with tools, conserve species in their habitat, and skillfully resolve ecological challenges. The game is intended to be an immersive experience celebrating nature's wonders and the art of conservation. The game is set in a turn-based, mission-oriented format. Each turn, players can take three of eight actions: TRAVEL on the modular board EXPLORE to open up new biome cards JOURNAL to take notes on a field guide STUDY to gain usable XP from your notes DISCOVER new species EQUIP a new equipment CONSERVE species or biomes, primarily to gain ecology points —description from the designer
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- BluEncore
Questions and answers
Biomes of Nilgiris 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 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 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 has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Biomes of Nilgiris 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 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 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.