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

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Zooloretto XXL is an expansion for Zooloretto released in 2008 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Tile Placement.
The zoo grows and prospers: new animals are added regularly and the animals provide offspring from time to time. But what if space becomes limited in the zoo? Those who know other zoo managers find it useful to send some of their animals to other zoos. Of course, the new zoos like the additions and reward those who sent them. Two extra trucks of different sizes are added for two-player games, and bonus material is included for Aquaretto.
Zooloretto XXL 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 XXL 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.
The catalogue lists Zooloretto XXL 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.
Zooloretto XXL has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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 XXL 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 XXL 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 XXL 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.