
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,103
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Lost Valley
- 3–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2004

Rules assistance for Lost Valley: The Yukon Mini-Expansion
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Lost Valley: The Yukon Mini-Expansion is an expansion for Lost Valley: The Yukon Goldrush 1896 released in 2014 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Tobias Goslar, Roland Goslar, and Johannes Goslar and its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Modular Board.
The mini-expansion includes 2 new triangle tiles, 3 new skills to be incorporated into the base game. 4 tiles (2 triangle and 2 diamond) are also included to correct misprint and miscut tiles in the base game. The New Skills Include: The Squirrel Hunter: lets you hunt next to an animal trap even if there are no animals present. The Expert Miner: makes building a mine easier. The Well Builder: which lets you find a water source in the middle of the wasteland. The New Triangle Tiles Include: Treasure Hill: adds a fun wrinkle to the buried treasure mechanic. Workshop: lets you switch out your earned skills with new ones.
Lost Valley: The Yukon Mini-Expansion supports 2–6 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 Lost Valley: The Yukon Mini-Expansion is 45 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 Lost Valley: The Yukon Mini-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.
Lost Valley: The Yukon 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.
Lost Valley: The Yukon Mini-Expansion belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Modular Board. 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 Lost Valley: The Yukon Mini-Expansion are: Tobias Goslar, Roland Goslar, and Johannes Goslar. 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 Lost Valley: The Yukon Mini-Expansion as an expansion for Lost Valley: The Yukon Goldrush 1896. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Lost Valley: The Yukon Goldrush 1896 to use it. Check that your edition of Lost Valley: The Yukon Goldrush 1896 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.