
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,933
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Martian Dice
- 2–99 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2011

Expansion for Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants
2016
Rules assistance for Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants – Mini-Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants – Mini-Expansion is an expansion for Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Scott Almes and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Dice Rolling.
The Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants Mini-Expansion includes a few small expansion picnic cards originally offered as stretch goals for the Kickstarter campaign, but were not reached. As a result, these were offered again as an add-on after the campaign, so fans could get them anyway: Bluebird Wine Bottle, which includes a cardboard wine bottle obstacle and stands. Frisbee, which includes a cardboard Kids Table Flyin' Disc. Blueberry Pie, which includes a cardboard pie.
Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants – Mini-Expansion supports 2–4 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 Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants – Mini-Expansion is 20–30 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 Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants – Mini-Expansion for ages 6 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.
Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants – Mini-Expansion has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants – Mini-Expansion belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Dice, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Dice Rolling. 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 Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants – Mini-Expansion are: Scott Almes. 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 Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants – Mini-Expansion as an expansion for Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants to use it. Check that your edition of Problem Picnic: Attack of the Ants is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.