
- BGG rank
- BGG #2
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Ark Nova
- 1–4 players
- 90–150 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Life of the Amazonia: Mini-Expansion
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Life of the Amazonia: Mini-Expansion is an expansion for Life of the Amazonia released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 60–150 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jamie Bloom and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Variable Set-up, and Tile Placement.
This Mini-Expansion was made from the Stretch goals of the Life of the Amazonia Kickstarter campaign. It was free for backers of the Kickstarter, but will be sold separately in the future. It contains: 8 unique Animals with 8 cards and 9 wooden animals (2 Piranhas) 8 Animal Cards: E Set (blank cards) and F Set (easy rules for families).
Life of the Amazonia: Mini-Expansion supports 1–4 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 Life of the Amazonia: Mini-Expansion is 60–150 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 Life of the Amazonia: Mini-Expansion 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.
Life of the Amazonia: Mini-Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Life of the Amazonia: Mini-Expansion belongs to these categories: Animals, Puzzle, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Variable Set-up, and 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 Life of the Amazonia: Mini-Expansion are: Jamie Bloom. 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 Life of the Amazonia: Mini-Expansion as an expansion for Life of the Amazonia. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Life of the Amazonia to use it. Check that your edition of Life of the Amazonia is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.