
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,651
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2023

Expansion for Maximum Apocalypse
2026
Rules assistance for Максимум Апокалипсис: Пустоши (Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Максимум Апокалипсис: Пустоши (Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds) is an expansion for Maximum Apocalypse released in 2026 for 1–6 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Mike Gnade and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Modular Board, and Cooperative Game.
Максимум Апокалипсис: Пустоши ("Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds") is a deluxe Russian expansion for Maximum Apocalypse. It features the same compelling survival gameplay but adds two distinct campaigns with a lot of new twists around exposure to the elements and interactions with other survivors. It features five new characters, two distinct campaigns, new mechanics, and tons of new monsters and apocalypses to face. The Russian edition is a revised version of Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds and requires the basic game Maximum Apocalyse to be available.
Максимум Апокалипсис: Пустоши (Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds) supports 1–6 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 Максимум Апокалипсис: Пустоши (Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds) is 45–90 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 Максимум Апокалипсис: Пустоши (Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds) for ages 13 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.
Максимум Апокалипсис: Пустоши (Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds) belongs to these categories: Card Game, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Modular Board, and Cooperative Game. 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 Максимум Апокалипсис: Пустоши (Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds) are: Mike Gnade. 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 Максимум Апокалипсис: Пустоши (Maximum Apocalypse: Wasted Wilds) as an expansion for Maximum Apocalypse. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Maximum Apocalypse to use it. Check that your edition of Maximum Apocalypse is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.