
- BGG rank
- BGG #2
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Ark Nova
- 1–4 players
- 90–150 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Biotopia: Truet!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Biotopia: Truet! is an expansion for Biotopia released in 2022 for 2–5 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Michael Løhde Andersen and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Set Collection.
BIOTOPIA "TRUET" ("Endangered") is a Danish expansion for BIOTOPIA. This expansion adds 24 new cards to the game. 20 new butterfly cards that offers more strategic choises to the players, and seeks to bring the Compost Heap much more into play. Four new Mission Cards are also included for a much more varied game. —description from the designer
Biotopia: Truet! supports 2–5 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 Biotopia: Truet! is 15–30 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 Biotopia: Truet! 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.
Biotopia: Truet! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Race, and Set Collection. 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 Biotopia: Truet! are: Michael Løhde Andersen. 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 Biotopia: Truet! as an expansion for Biotopia. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Biotopia to use it. Check that your edition of Biotopia is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.