Altiplano: The Traveler
dlp games, Arrakis Games, Baldar · Board game · 2018
2–5 · best 3
60–120 min
Weight 3.1/5
Buy · from US$ 27.91
8.4
rating
Ludopedia
7.5
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you already enjoy Altiplano and want more excitement and new ways to play, this traveler expansion is a must-have!
Highlights
- New wealth strategies
- More resource interaction
- Unpredictable events
- More crucial planning
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Adds complexity
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready for this expansion to Altiplano! A mysterious traveler arrives in the South American highlands, bringing new ideas and exotic goods from his journeys. Anyone who crosses his path can benefit from these novelties. There's a special trading post where you can exchange opals for rare items, boosting your production and strategy. And to make things even more exciting, a variety of unexpected events can throw your plans off course, requiring quick thinking and adaptation. Fans of Altiplano will love the new ways to earn wealth and the extra challenges that arise. Planning your moves becomes even more critical, and resource interaction becomes more dynamic. If you enjoy Altiplano and crave more depth and twists, this expansion is for you. Prepare for a new layer of challenge in this inhospitable and surprising region!
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In English
Best player count
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3
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4
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5
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
dlp games, Arrakis Games, Baldar, Giochix.it, Renegade Game Studios, Surfin' Meeple China, White Goblin Games
Designer
Louis Malz, Reiner Stockhausen, Stefan Malz
Artist
Jeff Oglesby, Klemens Franz
Community
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3,842owners
242wishlist
77want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game Altiplano to play with The Traveler?
Absolutely! The Traveler is an expansion, so you need to own the original Altiplano to use it.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 5 players.
Does the expansion make the game more complicated?
Yes, it adds new mechanics and options, which slightly increases complexity. It's ideal for those who already master the base game and seek more depth.
What are the main new components?
The expansion introduces the traveler, new resource cards, tokens, and event cards that change the game's dynamics.
Does the playtime increase with this expansion?
It might increase slightly, as the new options and the need for more careful planning can extend game duration.
Are the new rules difficult to learn?
For those already familiar with Altiplano, the new rules are quite intuitive. It might take a little extra time to grasp all the synergies.
