
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,941
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Skulk Hollow
- 2 players
- 40 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Maul Peak: Ancient Relics Mini-Expansion
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Maul Peak: Ancient Relics Mini-Expansion is an expansion for Maul Peak released in 2023 for 2 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Seth Johnson, Eduardo Baraf, and Keith Matejka and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Action Points.
Little is known of the lost ancients who created the guardians. With Skulk Hollow ravaged and Maul Peak now under assault, smallfolk scouts and scribes gather ancient relics, the remnants of that forgotten age, as they seek an edge in battle against the titanic monsters. The Ancient Relics Mini-XP creates points of interest for additional gameplay! —description from the publisher
Maul Peak: Ancient Relics 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 Maul Peak: Ancient Relics Mini-Expansion is 40 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 Maul Peak: Ancient Relics 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.
Maul Peak: Ancient Relics Mini-Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Action Points. 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 Maul Peak: Ancient Relics Mini-Expansion are: Seth Johnson, Eduardo Baraf, and Keith Matejka. 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 Maul Peak: Ancient Relics Mini-Expansion as an expansion for Maul Peak. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Maul Peak to use it. Check that your edition of Maul Peak is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.