# Expeditions: Around the World

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1996
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #3036
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 1.98 / 5
- **Designers**: Wolfgang Kramer
- **Artists**: Jo Hartwig, Marc Margielsky, Yann Valéani
- **Publishers**: AMIGO, Queen Games, Ravensburger AG, Super Meeple, Arrakis Games, Evrikus, Kobold Spieleverlag
- **Categories**: Adventure, Educational, Exploration, Transportation, Travel
- **Mechanics**: Connections, Contracts, Network and Route Building, Point to Point Movement, Race, Track Movement

## Verdict
Perfect for light travel game fans with approachable strategy. The shared expeditions mechanic is uniquely fun!Easy-to-learn mechanicsEducational but not preachyElegant indirect interactionQuick and dynamic gameplayToo light for hardcore gamersLuck can sway outcomesBasic components (older edition)RECOMMENDED

## Description
In Expeditions: Around the World, you join three shared expeditions departing from Europe on a global journey. The board features a world map with branching paths where you place arrows to guide the explorations. Here's the twist: each player has secret archaeological site cards - when an expedition reaches a matching location, you score points! Special spaces grant bonus actions or extra turns. The game ends when someone completes all their objectives, and the highest scorer wins. It's a delightful mix of light strategy, controlled luck, and that 'just one more turn' itch - perfect for fans of travel games with educational sprinkles about cultures and geography.

## FAQ
### Is it kid-friendly?
Yes! Simple rules and educational theme work great for ages 10+. Younger kids can play with assistance.

### Is there language dependency?
None! The game uses only icons and city names - no text needed.

### Best player count?
Plays best with 3-5. At 2 it's more predictable; at 6 there's slight downtime.

### Is it luck-heavy?
Some luck exists (card order/dice), but strategy (when to use bonus actions) matters more.

### Worth buying if I own Wildlife Adventure?
They're very similar! Only get this if you prefer the global theme - core mechanics are nearly identical.