Objective of the Game
The New Explorers is a strategic board game where players take on the roles of explorers who navigate unexplored territories and collect treasures. The aim is to conduct the most lucrative and successful expedition to accumulate the most points by the end of the game.
Game Setup
- Game Board: The board consists of a grid where different landscape tiles and treasure cards are placed.
- Game Components:
- Landscape tiles: Represent various terrains such as deserts, forests, mountains, and lakes.
- Explorer figures (one color per player)
- Treasure cards and expedition cards
- Victory point markers
Gameplay
- Preparation
- Each player takes an explorer figure and corresponding markers.
- Shuffle the landscape tiles and stack them face down.
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Prepare treasure and expedition cards.
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Round Sequence
- Turn Start: The player draws a landscape tile and places it on any free spot on the board...
- Place a Tile: Players attempt to position tiles to create paths leading to discoveries or treasures.
- Movement: The player can move their explorer figure along the tiles.
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Perform Action: After moving, the explorer can perform the following actions:
- Claim Treasures: If the explorer lands on a tile with a treasure, they can pick it up and score points based on the treasure card.
- Expedition: When a player completes an area (enclosed with tiles), they score an expedition based on the area's size and the treasures contained.
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End of the Game
- The game ends when no more landscape tiles can be placed.
- Points are tallied; players score based on collected treasure cards, completed expeditions, and additional bonuses (based on game rules).
Scoring and Points
- Treasure Cards provide points as indicated on the card.
- Expeditions: Larger completed areas with more treasures yield higher scores.
- Bonuses can be achieved by fulfilling secret mission cards.
Strategic Tips
- Plan Ahead: Try to place tiles to improve future move options.
- Prioritize Treasures: While focusing solely on expeditions can be tempting, early treasures often provide necessary and direct point advantages.
- Counter Opponents: Keep an eye on other players’ intentions. It can be advantageous to disrupt their strategies by placing tiles tactically.
Conclusion
"The New Explorers" combines strategy and exploration excitement, offering players engaging decisions while exploring a new swath of land. Each turn requires strategic considerations concerning tile placement and resource management.
