Altiplano

2-5

Players

120

Minutes

12+

Age

2017

Published

Designer Reiner Stockhausen
Publisher dlp games , Arclight Games , Arrakis Games , Baldar , GaGa Games
Illustration Klemens Franz , Jeff Oglesby

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What to Expect

In Altiplano, players expand production in the Andes highlands, managing goods like fish, alpaca, and silver. You fulfill orders and cleverly store resources in warehouses. The game emphasizes combining production sites and using action points efficiently. Effective warehouse management can outweigh pure production strength by the end.

Who Is This Game For?

Altiplano is a medium to heavy strategy game for 2 to 5 players aged 12 and up, lasting about 120 minutes. It suits experienced players who enjoy economic engine-building games and strategic planning. Prior experience with similar games is helpful but not mandatory.

How It Works

Players start with unique role tiles granting access to different goods and production methods. Using action points, players select spots on a modular board to produce resources or fulfill contracts. The deck, bag, and pool building mechanics improve action options, while open drafting adds interaction and tactical decisions when acquiring goods and production sites.

Action Points Contracts Deck, Bag, and Pool Building Modular Board Open Drafting Tile Placement

What Makes It Special

Designed by Reiner Stockhausen, Altiplano is a spiritual successor to his 2014 game Orléans. It was nominated for the Meeples Choice Award in 2017 and several other awards in 2018. Its blend of bag-building, modular board, and action points distinguishes it among economic games.

Awards

Nominated
2018

2019 MinD-Spielepreis Complex Game — Nominated
2018 Cardboard Republic Architect Laurel — Nominated
2018 Gouden Ludo Best Expert Game — Nominated
2018 JUG Adult Game of the Year — Finalist
2017 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated

Pro

Deep resource and warehouse management
Combines deck, bag, and pool building with action points
Modular board provides variety
Supports up to 5 players

Contra

Relatively long playtime around 120 minutes
Complex rules require learning time
Not suited for families with young children (12+ recommended)

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game is set in the South American Andes highlands, where players compete as locals producing and trading goods to score victory points.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus first on building your production chains and filling your warehouses before attempting complex combos.

Häufige Fragen

Can I play this solo?

Altiplano is designed for 2 to 5 players and does not include a solo mode.

How long does a game really take?

A typical game lasts about 120 minutes, excluding setup.

What prior experience do I need?

The game targets experienced players familiar with economic or engine-building games.

How does this compare to similar games?

As a spiritual successor to Orléans, Altiplano uniquely combines bag-building with a modular board and action points.

Is this suitable for families?

Due to complexity and age recommendation of 12+, it is less suited for families with younger children.

What mechanic makes it special?

Its combination of deck, bag, and pool building with action points and open drafting stands out.

Fazit

Altiplano is recommended for players who enjoy deep economic strategy and resource management. The longer playtime requires patience but offers strategic depth and replayability.