
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,118
- BGG rating
- 6.6
O Zoo le Mio
- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2002

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Habitats: XL Expansion is an expansion for Habitats released in 2019 for 2–5 players, 30–50 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Corné van Moorsel and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
The HABITATS XL expansion adds 16 tiles (and 3 game turns per player) : - 8 animal tiles that need a larger habitat than any of the base game animals, and bring you more victory points if you fulfill their requirements. - 4 camp site tiles, for your adventurous park visitors to spend the night. You score the victory points if the camp has all the indicated park connections satisfied. The better base it is to walk to different areas of your park, the more points it is worth. - 4 flower tiles.
Habitats: XL Expansion 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 Habitats: XL Expansion is 30–50 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 Habitats: XL Expansion 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.
Habitats: XL Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Habitats: XL Expansion belongs to these categories: Animals and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 Habitats: XL Expansion are: Corné van Moorsel. 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 Habitats: XL Expansion as an expansion for Habitats. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Habitats to use it. Check that your edition of Habitats is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.