
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,671
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Scrooge: The Board Game
- 2–6 players
- 15–90 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Afrikan tähti: Retkikunnat
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Afrikan tähti: Retkikunnat is an expansion for Afrikan tähti released in 2014 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Joonas Tupala and Aleksi Michelsson and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Roll / Spin and Move.
From the game box: "Answer the call of the diamond - A new game, to be played on the familiar board of Afrikan Tähti, which will take your adventure to a whole new level!" Afrikan tähti - Retkikunnat is an expansion to Afrikan tähti, the most popular Finnish board game. Actually, it's more like a new game, played using the components of the old game. Instead of hunting directly for the treasure, players must first form a team, finding resources and allies. Once the team is ready, players can start hunting for the big diamond. Finding the big diamond is not the end of it, like in the original game: now it's possible to steal the treasure from another player. Also, players do not start with identical resources: each player has a different character, with special powers.
Afrikan tähti: Retkikunnat supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Afrikan tähti: Retkikunnat is 90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Afrikan tähti: Retkikunnat for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Afrikan tähti: Retkikunnat has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Afrikan tähti: Retkikunnat belongs to these categories: Dice, Exploration, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Set Collection, and Roll / Spin and Move. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Afrikan tähti: Retkikunnat are: Joonas Tupala and Aleksi Michelsson. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Afrikan tähti: Retkikunnat as an expansion for Afrikan tähti. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Afrikan tähti to use it. Check that your edition of Afrikan tähti is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.