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Card Trip Europe
2026
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Card Trip Europe is a board game released in 2026 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Yannick Zoldermans and its main mechanics are Set Collection, End Game Bonuses, and Closed Drafting.
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About the game
In Card Trip, we plan a road trip across Europe. Try to fill your days as efficiently as possible with different attractions. Attend a cycling event in France, hike through nature in the Dolomites, stroll through Prague, and finish with the tulip festival — it’s all possible in this Card Trip. Make sure to schedule enough rest moments between busy days and plan the most memorable trip this way. Each player creates their own Card Trip of 16 cards, in which the different locations must be alternated. You cannot visit two locations of the same type in a row, so you’ll need to mix them carefully to make your week as interesting as possible. Your energy per day is limited, so between activities you’ll need to rest at the campsite before starting a new week. To add cards to your trip, you must always make sure the card you play has a higher number than the previous card in your week. Visiting the campsite (a card with the campsite side face up) resets your week, allowing you to start fresh on a new adventure. Keep a close eye on your energy as well: each week you can have a maximum of 7 stars, after which you’ll need to return to the campsite. All players simultaneously select 2 cards from their hand and place them face down in front of them. Once everyone has chosen, the cards are revealed and added to the week. The remaining cards in hand are then passed to the player on the left. So make sure to pick the best locations for yourself before you have to pass your hand along. After 8 rounds, the game ends and it’s time to count the points. Each location type has its own way of scoring, and the player with the most points has created the best Card Trip and wins the game! -description from publisher
Editions
- Card Trip EuropeenJolly Dutch Productions2026
Designers
Publishers
- Jolly Dutch Productions
Questions and answers
Card Trip Europe 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 Card Trip Europe is 20 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 Card Trip Europe for ages 8 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.
Card Trip Europe has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Card Trip Europe belongs to these categories: Card Game and Travel. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, End Game Bonuses, and Closed Drafting. 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 Card Trip Europe are: Yannick Zoldermans. 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 Card Trip Europe 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.