
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,139
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Aquaretto
- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2008

Rules assistance for Zooloretto: Building Sites
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Zooloretto: Building Sites is an expansion for Zooloretto released in 2007 for 2–5 players and 45 minutes per game. It was designed by Michael Schacht and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Tile Placement.
An expansion for Zooloretto, available in the 5/2007 issue of Spielbox. This expansion consists of 9 construction site tiles (three each for enclosures, vending stalls and barns). These tiles can be used to block other players' zoos and limit their scoring potential.
Zooloretto: Building Sites 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 Zooloretto: Building Sites is 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.
Zooloretto: Building Sites has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Zooloretto: Building Sites belongs to these categories: Animals and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Tile Placement. 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 Zooloretto: Building Sites are: Michael Schacht. 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 Zooloretto: Building Sites as an expansion for Zooloretto. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Zooloretto to use it. Check that your edition of Zooloretto is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.