
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,024
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Gentes
- 1–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Fossilis: Kickstarter Edition Expansions
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Fossilis: Kickstarter Edition Expansions is an expansion for Fossilis released in 2020 for 1 player, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by David Alberto Diaz and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Grid Movement.
All mini expansion included in Fossilis: Kickstarter Edition were sold by the publisher as one bundle. Included Mini-/Micro-Expansions: 1 Bone Wars Solo Mode Determined fossil hunters Othniel Marsh and Edward Cope shared a heated rivalry known as the “Bone Wars” in the late 19th century, to see who would dominate the world of dinosaur discovery. This is your chance to test yourself against one of these fierce competitors! 1 Power Tools Micro-Expansion 1 Caution Tape Micro-Expansion 1 Ice Age Mini-Expansion (includes 20 beautiful aqua "Ice Crystals" 1 Scorpion Mini-Expansion (includes 1 scorpion miniature) 2 Undiscovered Species Cards
Fossilis: Kickstarter Edition Expansions supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Fossilis: Kickstarter Edition Expansions is 30–60 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 Fossilis: Kickstarter Edition Expansions for ages 8 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.
Fossilis: Kickstarter Edition Expansions belongs to these categories: Exploration, Prehistoric, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Grid Movement. 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 Fossilis: Kickstarter Edition Expansions are: David Alberto Diaz. 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 Fossilis: Kickstarter Edition Expansions as an expansion for Fossilis. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Fossilis to use it. Check that your edition of Fossilis is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.