# Paleo: A New Beginning ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2021 - **BGG Rating**: 8.2 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2) - **Duration**: 45-60 min - **Weight**: 3.19 / 5 - **Designers**: Peter Rustemeyer - **Artists**: Dominik Mayer, Ingram Schell - **Publishers**: Hans im Glück, 999 Games, Devir, Giochi Uniti, Hobby World, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., Z-Man Games - **Categories**: Animals, Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Farming, Prehistoric - **Mechanics**: Action / Event, Cooperative Game, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Memory, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Set-up ## Verdict A must-have for Paleo fans looking for more depth and fresh cooperative challenges.High-tension new scenariosWell-integrated building mechanicsIncreases base game replayabilityEngaging settlement themeRequires base game to playSlightly steeper learning curveRECOMMENDED ## Description You know that feeling when life finally seems to be on track? That's exactly what our tribe tried to do in Paleo: A New Beginning. Thousands of years have passed since the events of the base game, and now the goal is to settle down, put down roots, and live in peace. But, as we've learned the hard way, the prehistoric world is unforgiving. What seemed like a quiet sanctuary quickly reveals itself to be a new battlefield full of surprises. In this expansion, players will face new dangers and tasks that require much more than just luck. Now, survival depends on refined strategy, new tools, and, of course, the ability to work as a team. You'll need to master resource management and make quick decisions, as the environment remains hostile and any mistake can be costly for the tribe. The tension of the base game remains, but with extra layers of complexity that make the experience much richer. The game maintains its cooperative spirit where communication is key, but the new deck-building and bag-management mechanics add that 'will I pull the right card now?' thrill. It's the perfect opportunity for those who have already mastered basic survival and want to test their limits in more challenging scenarios. Get your animal skins ready and sharpen your stones, because attempting to settle down will take as much effort as escaping a furious mammoth. Will you manage to turn this new beginning into a safe home, or will nature win once again? ## How to Play Goal of the Game Thousands of years have passed since your first adventures in the Stone Age, and your people are on the brink of a revolution in their way of life. In Paleo: A New Beginning, players must master the challenges of agriculture and domestication to write the next chapter of human history! The main objective is to survive and thrive, utilizing new mechanics such as animal capture, grain cultivation, and farm expansion. Victory depends on fulfilling the specific missions of the chosen scenario. Setup To set up the game, follow the steps below including the expansion changes: Set up the farm board next to the base camp. Add the new tool tokens (bow and arrow, shell necklace, and flute) to the workbench. Replace the humans, dreams, and ideas cards with the new expansion versions. Place the secret tokens face down next to the night board. Position the expansion tokens (fence, sickle, and mill) below the corresponding symbols on the farm board. Add grain to the other resources in the supply. Consult the manual for details regarding this section. Gameplay The game follows the basic structure of Paleo, with some changes: Players explore cards, resolve actions, and collaborate to survive. During the night phase, after feeding the humans and resolving missions, players must deal with spoiled food and tend to animals (discarding animals without fences). New actions involve the farm, such as capturing animals, harvesting grain, and building expansions. Actions and How to Play Farm Actions Cards with animal, grain, or expansion symbols allow you to: Capture an animal: Add the animal to the stable (maximum of 3). Animal action: Choose between stable (receive the animal's resources) or slaughter (discard the animal to obtain meat and hide). Grain action: Choose between harvest (receive grain) or grind (convert grain into food). Build expansions: Pay resources to build fences, a sickle, a mill, or a hut (which allows healing damage at night). New Tools and Dangers Bow and arrow: +2 permanent strength. Flute: Allows you to recover cards from the discard pile. Avoidable dangers: Can be ignored if the player does not have certain resources (such as grain). End of Game and Scoring The game ends when the players complete the mission of the chosen scenario. For example: In the A New Beginning scenario, players must build expansions and resolve the "Isolation" card. In the Wrath of the Fire God scenario, victory occurs by rescuing 20 humans from the volcano. Consult the manual for details regarding this section. Tips for Winning Prioritize fences: Animals without fences are discarded at night. Use grain to prevent this. Build the hut: The hut with a roof allows you to heal 2 points of damage per night. Plan your grain usage: Food spoils at the end of the day, so only grind grain when necessary. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game to play? Yes! This is an expansion, so you must own Paleo to use this content. ### Is the game too difficult? It has a medium-high weight (3.18 on BGG), so it's recommended for those who enjoy more strategic, 'expert' games. ### How long does a game take? Usually between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on the group's coordination. ### How many players can join? From 2 to 4 players, maintaining the original's cooperative experience. ### Is there a lot of text on the cards? No, there is very little text and it's easy to memorize, so the language barrier is minimal. ### Who is this game for? For those who love survival games, cooperation, and deck/bag building mechanics. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 32.00 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4061387&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/40437/paleo-ein-neuer-anfang?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com