
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,195
- BGG rating
- 7.4
In the Footsteps of Darwin
- 2–5 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Demeter: Bonus Objectives
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Demeter: Bonus Objectives is an expansion for Demeter released in 2021 for 1–100 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Matthieu Verdier and its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil and Pattern Building.
Two double sided tiles that gives you a total of four new objectives: Combination of red + blue cards selected (5 - 6 is silver, 7+ gold) Combination of yellow + purple cards selected (5 - 6 is silver, 7+ gold) Number of grey cards selected (3 is silver, 4 gold) Number of buildings (1 - 2 is silver, 0 gold) These Bonus Objectives are included in copies of Varuana (Demeter 2).
Demeter: Bonus Objectives supports 1–100 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 Demeter: Bonus Objectives is 15 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 Demeter: Bonus Objectives 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.
Demeter: Bonus Objectives belongs to these categories: Animals, Expansion for Base-game, and Space Exploration. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil and Pattern Building. 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 Demeter: Bonus Objectives are: Matthieu Verdier. 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 Demeter: Bonus Objectives as an expansion for Demeter. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Demeter to use it. Check that your edition of Demeter is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.