
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Keystone: North America – Coastal Expansion
- 1–2 players
- 30–60 min
- 2025

2025
Rules assistance for Keystone: North America – Second Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 1 player

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Keystone: North America – Second Edition is a board game released in 2025 for 1–2 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Isaac Vega and Jeffrey Joyce and its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Tile Placement, and End Game Bonuses.
In Keystone: North America, you and your friends will take on the role of biologists and work to build an interconnected ecosystem through the careful placement of cards. Use skills, introduce important Keystone animals, and perform wildlife research to maximize your points. Keystone: North America (Second Edition) offers multiple ways to play, updated rules and refined style! Go head-to-head against your friends in multiplayer and see who can build the healthiest ecosystem. Or experience a narrative adventure that will take you on a journey across North America with the Field Journal. This fully illustrated book contains a solo or co-op campaign where you will solve puzzles, learn about amazing animals, and explore the different ecosystems that make up North America. —description from the publisher
Keystone: North America – Second Edition supports 1–2 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 Keystone: North America – Second Edition 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 Keystone: North America – Second Edition 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.
Keystone: North America – Second Edition has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Keystone: North America – Second Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Tile Placement, and End Game Bonuses. 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 Keystone: North America – Second Edition are: Isaac Vega and Jeffrey Joyce. 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 Keystone: North America – Second Edition as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.