Paleo
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- Designer Peter Rustemeyer
- Publisher Hans im Glück , 999 Games , Albi , Arclight Games , Brädspel.se
- Illustration Dominik Mayer , Ingram Schell , Franz-Georg Stämmele
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What to Expect
In Paleo, players work together to survive the Stone Age by gathering resources, facing dangers, and completing missions. Each turn, players choose a location to explore, discovering food, tools, or threats. The ultimate goal is to create a cave painting of a woolly mammoth to leave a legacy. The game combines adventure, memory elements, and cooperative simultaneous actions in engaging scenarios.
Who Is This Game For?
Paleo targets experienced players and cooperative groups aged 10 and up who enjoy thematic and moderately complex adventures. With a playtime of about 60 minutes, it demands teamwork and patience but does not include a solo mode. It supports 2 to 4 players.
How It Works
Paleo uses mechanics like deck, bag, and pool building to manage cards and resources. Players simultaneously select actions by choosing different locations to explore, with memory elements adding surprise. Cooperation is key to completing missions and protecting your characters' life points. Various scenarios provide strategic depth and replayability.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Peter Rustemeyer, Paleo won the 2020 Cardboard Republic Immersionist Laurel and was nominated for several awards including Golden Geek Best Cooperative Game. Its unique blend of cooperative adventure and memory-based exploration sets it apart from other deck-building games.
Awards
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- 2021 Bulgarian Board Game Awards Expert Game of the Year — Nominated
- 2020 Cardboard Republic Immersionist Laurel — Winner
- 2020 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Cooperative gameplay with engaging scenarios
- Combination of deck-building, memory, and simultaneous action selection
- Strong Stone Age theme
- Winner of the 2020 Cardboard Republic Immersionist Laurel
Contra
- No solo mode included
- Complexity can be high for beginners
- Playtime requires focus and patience
Setting & atmosphere
The game is set around 10,000 BCE in the Stone Age, where a nomadic tribe seeks to survive by gathering resources and creating a cave painting to mark their existence. The prehistoric world is full of dangers and opportunities.
Tips for beginners
Take time to understand the mechanics together and communicate openly to improve team coordination.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Paleo is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game of Paleo takes about 60 minutes, suitable for a game night.
What prior experience do I need?
It is an expert-level cooperative game requiring some familiarity with deck-building mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
Paleo uniquely combines cooperative adventure with memory and simultaneous action selection in a Stone Age setting.
Is this suitable for families?
Recommended for players aged 10 and up, Paleo suits families experienced with more complex cooperative games.
What mechanic makes it special?
Its mix of deck, bag, and pool building with memory and simultaneous action selection defines its gameplay.
Fazit
Paleo is recommended for fans of cooperative historical adventures who appreciate moderate complexity and thematic depth. Casual players may find the mechanics challenging.
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