
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,910
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Origami
- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Alpaca: Expansion Pack 1
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Alpaca: Expansion Pack 1 is an expansion for Alpaca released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Christian Giove and its main mechanics are Deck Construction.
The first Alpaca Bonus Pack arrives to enrich your games with two new cuddly Alpacas: The Pirate Alpaca-Arrr! I am the last generation of a long dynasty of pirate alpacas, and I keep the family tradition alive: bury treasures! The Alpaca Diver - My great passion is diving to explore the sea depths and bring interesting things to the surface. The Pack contains 2 new types of Alpacas (for a total of 8 cards to add to your deck) plus a summary card with the abilities of the new Alpacas! —description from the publisher
Alpaca: Expansion Pack 1 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 Alpaca: Expansion Pack 1 is 30 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 Alpaca: Expansion Pack 1 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.
Alpaca: Expansion Pack 1 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Deck Construction. 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 Alpaca: Expansion Pack 1 are: Christian Giove. 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 Alpaca: Expansion Pack 1 as an expansion for Alpaca. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Alpaca to use it. Check that your edition of Alpaca is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.