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Alderac Entertainment Group, Lavka Games · Board game · 2021
8.0 Ludopedia 7.4 BGG 2–6 · best 3 45–75 min Weight 2.8/5
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RECOMMENDED

Perfect for those who have mastered the base game and want more tactical depth and visual variety.

Highlights
  • Iconic and impactful new landscapes
  • Increases animal variety
  • Mechanics that shift the dynamics
  • Visually enriching for the map
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game to play
  • Moderate language dependency on cards
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If you already enjoy building your own ecosystem in Ecos, get ready because New Horizon arrives to make everything much more grand. This expansion isn't just a 'pack of extra cards', but an update that brings iconic geographic landmarks to your map. Imagine adding the majesty of Kilimanjaro, the vastness of the Sahara, or the biodiversity of the Serengeti to your continent. These new landscape features aren't just for show; they introduce a brand new card mechanic that changes the dynamics of how you interact with the terrain, creating effects that can either boost or hinder everyone's strategy at the table.

Beyond the geography, the fauna gets a heavy-duty boost. Now you can populate your world with creatures like Nile crocodiles and herds of zebras, bringing new layers of scoring and biological interactions. The real charm here is how these new landscape cards force players to rethink their plans. Will you manage to take advantage of the dense Congo Basin to expand your domain, or will you watch your plans be swallowed by the relentless advance of the Sahara desert?

The gameplay experience maintains the essence of the base game but with an extra spice of tactical complexity. The interaction between the new cards and the modular board makes each match more unpredictable, requiring you to adapt your strategy in real-time as the world evolves. It's the perfect choice for those who feel the base game has become too 'stable' and want more layers of decision-making and visual variety. If you love watching your ecosystem grow and want to feel like you're shaping a truly unique continent, New Horizon is the way to go. Just remember that, as an expansion, you need the base game to play, and there is moderate language dependency, so having translated cards helps significantly with the flow of the game.

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2–6 players
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Theme: Nature
Publisher Alderac Entertainment Group, Lavka Games
Designer John D. Clair
Artist Sabrina Miramon

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the base game to play?
Yes, New Horizon is an expansion, so it adds content to the original game and cannot be played standalone.
Does it make the game much more complex?
Complexity increases slightly due to the new landscape mechanics, but anyone familiar with the base game will pick it up quickly.
How many players can play with the expansion?
It maintains the same player count as the base game, supporting 2 to 6 players.
Does the language on the cards get in the way?
There is moderate language dependency. If you aren't fluent in the original language, using translated sheets or cards is recommended.
What actually changes during the game?
You'll deal with geographic features that affect everyone's choices, making the game more dynamic and unpredictable.