
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Almanac: Treacherous Trails
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2022

2022
Rules assistance for Almanac: The Crystal Peaks
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Almanac: The Crystal Peaks is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Scott Almes and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Dice Rolling, and Pick-up and Deliver.
Almanac: The Crystal Peaks is a game of trade, travel, and adventure through a whimsical fantasy realm! Players will visit strange places, acquire and sell goods, and face an unpredictable set of encounters as they travel from the Trader's Village to either High Frost, the seat of power in the region, or Two Twins City, the center of commerce! In Almanac: The Crystal Peaks, adventure and riches are just a turn of the page away! Almanac: The Crystal Peaks is the second entry in the Almanac series of games from acclaimed designer Scott Almes. Each round of Almanac is played on a different page in the gamebook. Each page represents a unique location/board with a special twist on worker placement. When combined an innovative bidding mechanism for turn order and a vast array of fantasy encounters, every game of Almanac: The Crystal Peaks is a new experience! —description from the publisher
Almanac: The Crystal Peaks supports 2–4 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 Almanac: The Crystal Peaks is 60–90 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 Almanac: The Crystal Peaks for ages 12 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.
Almanac: The Crystal Peaks has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Almanac: The Crystal Peaks belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Travel. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Dice Rolling, and Pick-up and Deliver. 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 Almanac: The Crystal Peaks are: Scott Almes. 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 Almanac: The Crystal Peaks as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.