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Listillo
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Antarctica
2021
Rules assistance for Antarctica
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–24 players
- 300–600 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for Antarctica
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Antarctica is a board game released in 2021 for 1–24 players, 300–600 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Juan Jimenez and Sara Florez and its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
A scientist, a sailor and a ship captain. A haunting photograph taken at the South Pole. Antarctica is a narrative card game that will test your intelligence through a series of original puzzles. Use your email to communicate with the system and embark on this amazing journey through the cold. —description from the publisher (translated) Un científico, un marinero y un capitán de barco. Una inquietante fotografía tomada en el Polo Sur. Antarctica* es un juego de cartas narrativo que pondrá a prueba tu inteligencia mediante una serie de originales enigmas. Usa tu correo electrónico para comunicarte con el sistema y embárcate en este alucinante viaje a través del frio. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Zacatrus
Questions and answers
Antarctica supports 1–24 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 Antarctica is 300–600 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 Antarctica for ages 14 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.
Antarctica has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Antarctica belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Antarctica are: Juan Jimenez and Sara Florez. 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 Antarctica 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.