
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,056
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Echidna Shuffle
- 2–6 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Jet Set: Distant Lands – Expansion Set 1
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Jet Set: Distant Lands – Expansion Set 1 is an expansion for Jet Set released in 2011 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Kris Gould and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Network and Route Building.
Jet Set: Distant Lands - Expansion Set 1 is a set of expansions for Jet Set (including the Jet Set: Investor & Business Expansion, which was previously released alone) adding four new ways to play the game as well as 90 more Long and Short Flight Cards and 18 more Final Flight Cards. You can add the expansions individually or combine them for more fun: Flight cards Short Flight Cards (50 cards) - adds more Short Flight options Long Flight Cards (40 cards) - adds more Long Flight options Final Flight Cards (18 cards) - adds more Final Flight options Investor (8 cards) - injects money when Vacation cards are drawn based upon conditions mentioned on the card - e.g. receive €2 for each VP Business (40 cards) - allowing you to bend the rules - e.g. by placing free planes, by locking down an unclaimed Flight Card or by collecting tax money from the other players' income Hubs (plastic hub markers, die-cut tokens for VP bonuses and income bonuses) - adds bonuses for routing flights through certain cities Distant Lands (two small boards, a deck of International flights cards, 12 city tokens) - adds Intercontinental flights which are expensive but gives a good boost to income and VP
Jet Set: Distant Lands – Expansion Set 1 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 Jet Set: Distant Lands – Expansion Set 1 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 Jet Set: Distant Lands – Expansion Set 1 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.
Jet Set: Distant Lands – Expansion Set 1 has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Jet Set: Distant Lands – Expansion Set 1 belongs to these categories: Economic, Travel, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Network and Route Building. 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 Jet Set: Distant Lands – Expansion Set 1 are: Kris Gould. 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 Jet Set: Distant Lands – Expansion Set 1 as an expansion for Jet Set. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Jet Set to use it. Check that your edition of Jet Set is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.