Corps of Discovery: A Game Set in the World of Manifest Destiny

Off the Page Games, Delight, Fox in the Box · Board game · 2025
1–4 · best 1 Solo 60–90 min Weight 2.8/5
7.5 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
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7.5 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy cooperative games that blend exploration, deduction, and a good dose of historical-themed adventure, Corps of Discovery is quite a catch! The variety of maps and scenarios ensures the fun lasts a long time.

Highlights
  • Engaging exploration and deduction
  • Challenging and thematic co-op
  • High replayability with maps
  • Immersive components and theme
Keep in mind
  • Moderate language dependency
  • May require component organization
  • Initial learning curve
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Embark on an epic expedition with Corps of Discovery: A Game Set in the World of Manifest Destiny! In this cooperative deduction game, you and your friends join Lewis and Clark on a daring mission that goes beyond mere exploration of America. The land is infested with invasive monsters, and it's up to your crew to rid the continent of these threats while uncovering the secrets of the new world. Each player takes on the role of an expedition member, and collaboration is the key to success. The modular board allows for different maps to be used, ensuring that each playthrough is a new adventure, full of discoveries and unprecedented challenges. Besides hunting and eliminating bizarre creatures, you'll need to complete daily missions that require collecting specific resources scattered across the map. Logic and deduction will be your best tools to figure out where to find what you need. To aid you on this dangerous journey, you can count on the wisdom of Sacajawea and the support of the local indigenous peoples. The game is divided into two distinct chapters, Fauna and Flora, each with its own unique mechanics, objectives, and components, offering gameplay experiences with very different feels. It's an invitation to dive into a rich story, solve puzzles, and work as a team to overcome the dangers of the American frontier.

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Game details

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Creatures: Monsters Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Corps of Discovery Historical Figures: Lewis & Clark Theme: Survival
Publisher Off the Page Games, Delight, Fox in the Box, GaGa Games, Maldito Games
Designer Jay Cormier, Sen-Foong Lim
Artist Matthew Roberts

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can participate?
The game is for 1 to 4 players, working well in both solo and group modes.
What is the average playtime?
A game typically takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete.
Is the game difficult? What is its complexity level?
The estimated weight on BoardGameGeek is around 2.77 out of 5, indicating moderate complexity. It's considered an 'Expert' game by Ludopedia.
Do I need to know English to play?
The game has moderate language dependency, requiring translation of cards and possibly a reference sheet. It's recommended to have translated components or use a Portuguese version if available.
Does the game have a campaign or is it played in single sessions?
Corps of Discovery is a scenario/mission/campaign game, with two chapters (Fauna and Flora) offering different objectives and experiences.
Is it a competitive or cooperative game?
It is a fully cooperative game, where all players work together against the challenges presented by the game.
What makes this game different from other exploration games?
The unique combination of deduction mechanics for finding resources, the theme of fighting monsters on a historical expedition, and the multiple maps to vary gameplay.

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