
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,939
- BGG rating
- 7.3
The Witcher: Path of Destiny
- 1–5 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2025

2015
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Mini Cywilizacja is a board game released in 2015 for 2–5 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Łukasz Woźniak and its main mechanics are Open Drafting.
Mini Cywilizacja ("Mini Civilization") is a small, fast 2 to 5 player game. The game consists only of cards, that represent resources and buildings at the same time. Each card has 4 buildings and 4 resources on it (2 on each side). Players start with hand of 1 Wood and 1 Stone. On a player's turn, he has two options: get 1 resource (by exchanging his resource with 1 higher from the table) buy a building (each card has 2 visible buildings) After certain number of buildings are built, the game comes to an end. Whoever has more points wins the game. It is a free, collectible game, that is available as a gift after a purchase in a board-game designer's store. More information on the game is available (in Polish) here: http://uwookiego.pl/mini-cywilizacja
Mini Cywilizacja supports 2–5 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 Mini Cywilizacja is 10–30 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 Mini Cywilizacja for ages 8 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.
Mini Cywilizacja has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Mini Cywilizacja belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Open Drafting. 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 Mini Cywilizacja are: Łukasz Woźniak. 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 Mini Cywilizacja 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.