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Marco Polo Expedition (2004)

2–5 players · 45 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
45 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.2/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 8+ who like animals games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Marco Polo Expedition

The objective of Marco Polo Expedition is to collect as much gold as possible while traveling a set path. Each player starts with 3 gold and a hand of cards. The cards represent 4 different types of valuable goods and caravan handlers. Gold is collected along the path and at the midpoint of the game and the end (when the first player reaches Kantschou and then Daidu). The player reaching Kantschou first receives 6 gold, anyone in the next space receives 5 gold, and so on down…

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Mechanics: Card Drafting, Hand Management, Set Collection · Designer: Reiner Knizia

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Marco Polo Expedition FAQ

How many players is Marco Polo Expedition?
Marco Polo Expedition plays with 2–5 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Marco Polo Expedition take to play?
A game of Marco Polo Expedition takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Marco Polo Expedition any good?
Marco Polo Expedition rates 6.2/10 from 795 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a animals / arabian game built around card drafting, hand management, set collection.