
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,134
- BGG rating
- 6.7
2 Win
- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2025

Rules assistance for Haus der Sonne: Lava Tiles Mini Expansion
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Haus der Sonne: Lava Tiles Mini Expansion is an expansion for Haleakala released in 2016 for 2 players, 40–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Florian Racky and Marc Klerner and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Area Majority / Influence.
Originally available through the 2016 Easter Basket (Brettspiel Osternest). A mini expansion consisting of 6 lava tiles and rules to play.
Haus der Sonne: Lava Tiles Mini Expansion supports 2 players 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 Haus der Sonne: Lava Tiles Mini Expansion is 40–60 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 Haus der Sonne: Lava Tiles Mini Expansion for ages 12 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.
Haus der Sonne: Lava Tiles Mini 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.
Haus der Sonne: Lava Tiles Mini Expansion belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Expansion for Base-game, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Haus der Sonne: Lava Tiles Mini Expansion are: Florian Racky and Marc Klerner. 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 Haus der Sonne: Lava Tiles Mini Expansion as an expansion for Haleakala. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Haleakala to use it. Check that your edition of Haleakala is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.