
- BGG rank
- BGG #579
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Fantastic Factories
- 1–5 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Parks & Potions: Bugs & Bottles Expansion
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Parks & Potions: Bugs & Bottles Expansion is an expansion for Parks & Potions released in 2025 for 1–6 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Chris Eastridge and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and End Game Bonuses.
Bugs & Bottles is a mini expansion that features bugs, a new 6th player ability, and offers more combo completions! Heal bugs and get a little something back! —description from the designer
Parks & Potions: Bugs & Bottles Expansion 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 Parks & Potions: Bugs & Bottles Expansion is 15–30 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 Parks & Potions: Bugs & Bottles Expansion 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.
Parks & Potions: Bugs & Bottles Expansion belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and End Game Bonuses. 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 Parks & Potions: Bugs & Bottles Expansion are: Chris Eastridge. 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 Parks & Potions: Bugs & Bottles Expansion as an expansion for Parks & Potions. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Parks & Potions to use it. Check that your edition of Parks & Potions is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.