
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,101
- BGG rating
- 6.6
The Butterfly Garden
- 2–6 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2016

Expansion for The Butterfly Garden (Second Edition)
Rules assistance for The Butterfly Garden (Second Edition): Endangered Species
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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The Butterfly Garden (Second Edition): Endangered Species is an expansion for The Butterfly Garden (Second Edition) released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Steve Finn and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
Save endangered species to score more VPs! This 10-card pack includes 2 variants. —description from the publisher
The Butterfly Garden (Second Edition): Endangered Species 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 The Butterfly Garden (Second Edition): Endangered Species is 30–45 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 The Butterfly Garden (Second Edition): Endangered Species for ages 10 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.
The Butterfly Garden (Second Edition): Endangered Species belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 The Butterfly Garden (Second Edition): Endangered Species are: Steve Finn. 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 The Butterfly Garden (Second Edition): Endangered Species as an expansion for The Butterfly Garden (Second Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need The Butterfly Garden (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of The Butterfly Garden (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.