Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love Not Alone, you’ll enjoy the extra variety Exploration adds.
Highlights
- More locations to explore
- New hunt cards
- Strategic variety
Keep in mind
- Needs translated cards
- Requires spreadsheet
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Not Alone: Exploration is the first expansion for the 2017 game Not Alone. It introduces ten new locations that can be played alone or mixed with those from the core game, yielding virtually endless planetary combinations to explore. The set also adds fresh Hunt cards for the Creature and new Survival cards for the Hunted, expanding strategic options on both sides. Core mechanics stay the same—action queue, deck/bag/pool building, hand management, and team‑based play—but the new components spice up the pacing and heighten the tension of trying to anticipate the opponent's moves. Complexity remains moderate, perfect for players already familiar with the base game who want more content without a steep learning curve. Playtime still ranges from 30 to 60 minutes for 2‑7 players, and the light weight (2.3/5) keeps the experience approachable for casual groups and families who enjoy a dash of sci‑fi and bluffing. In short, Exploration adds exotic locales, fresh challenges for the Creature, and extra Survival cards while preserving the cooperative‑asymmetric core that made the original so engaging.
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2
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Geek Attitude Games, Corax Games, GaGa Games, Games Factory, Games Factory Publishing, GDM Games, IGAMES, MoveTheGame Edizioni, Stronghold Games
Designer
Ghislain Masson
Artist
Sébastien Caiveau
Community
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4,252owners
264wishlist
43want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
2 to 7 players, just like the base game.
What is the typical playtime?
Between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on player count and location mix.
Do I need any extra components?
Yes, you’ll need translated cards or a translation spreadsheet, as the expansion isn’t officially in Portuguese yet.
Does the expansion increase the game’s complexity?
Not really; the weight stays light at about 2.3/5, suitable for casual groups.
Can I mix the new locations with those from the base game?
Absolutely! The ten new locations can be played alone or blended with the original ones for endless variety.