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Our Verdict
If you love messing with friends while building your zoo, Building Sites shows up just in time.
Highlights
- Strategic blocking fun
- High‑quality components
- Easy to learn
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Can be aggressive
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Zooloretto: Building Sites is the expansion that adds a splash of drama to your zoo. Released in the May 2007 issue of Spielbox magazine, it provides nine construction tiles – three fences, three stalls, and three barns – that can be placed on the board to block opponents' spaces. By using these tiles strategically, you can prevent a rival from completing valuable areas and thus cut down their scoring potential. The tile‑placement mechanic blends with the set‑collection core of the base Zooloretto, forcing you to think not only about your own park but also about how you’re hindering others. Each construction type has a visual and tactical effect: fences can isolate zones, stalls create animal‑breeding spots, and barns block delivery paths. The components match the base game's graphic quality, featuring colorful illustrations and sturdy paper pieces. Playtime stays around 45 minutes, supporting 2‑5 players just like the original. With a light rule weight (1.5/5), the expansion is easy to pick up yet offers enough depth for planners. If you already enjoy Zooloretto and want a more aggressive way to interact with friends, Building Sites delivers the right amount of sabotage without overcomplicating things. Note that, as an expansion, it requires the base game to be usable. In short, it’s a compact add‑on that can completely reshape the game’s dynamics, making each round more unpredictable and fun.
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Publisher
W. Nostheide Verlag GmbH
Designer
Michael Schacht
How many players can use the expansion?
2 to 5 players, just like the base game.
How long does a game take with the expansion?
About 45 minutes, similar to the original.
Do I need to own Zooloretto to play Building Sites?
Yes, the expansion requires the base game to function.
How many construction tiles are included?
Nine tiles: three fences, three stalls, and three barns.
Does the expansion increase game complexity?
Not really; the rule weight stays low at 1.5/5.
Can I use the tiles to improve my own zoo?
The tiles are mainly for blocking opponents, but creative use is possible.
Are there new scoring rules?
No, scoring follows the base Zooloretto rules; the expansion only adds blocking mechanics.