
- BGG rank
- BGG #234
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)
- 1–5 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2012

Rules assistance for Saltlands: Lost in the Desert Expansion
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Saltlands: Lost in the Desert Expansion is an expansion for Saltlands released in 2016 for 1–6 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Gergely Kruppa, András Drozdy, and Gombos Gergely and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Grid Movement, and Modular Board.
Saltlands is a post-apocalyptic survival board game taking place in a low-tech dystopian world plagued by drought. With your friends you'll fight raiders, you cooperate or you betray your friends. Be among the first to escape the Saltlands! Lost in the Desert Expansion features 6 additional exciting characters, each with a special ability and a special item. And also advanced mechanics: 5 terrain tiles and 34 cards.
Saltlands: Lost in the Desert 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 Saltlands: Lost in the Desert Expansion is 90–120 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 Saltlands: Lost in the Desert 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.
Saltlands: Lost in the Desert Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Saltlands: Lost in the Desert Expansion belongs to these categories: Fighting, Exploration, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Grid Movement, and Modular Board. 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 Saltlands: Lost in the Desert Expansion are: Gergely Kruppa, András Drozdy, and Gombos Gergely. 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 Saltlands: Lost in the Desert Expansion as an expansion for Saltlands. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Saltlands to use it. Check that your edition of Saltlands is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.