
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,212
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Kuhfstein
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2023

2023
Rules assistance for Llamas & Alpacas
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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Llamas & Alpacas is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Rita Modl and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Pattern Building.
Welcome to the world of breeding even-toed ungulates! And not just any even-toed ungulates, but very friendly alpacas and their slightly less friendly llama cousins! (Seriously, we don't recommend getting bitten by a llama!) You have your own pasture, and you need to place your herds on it to score as many points as possible. Animals are happiest with similar animals, so pay attention to common traits in your herds that will help you overtake the other players in a fun gallop to victory. —description from the publisher (translated) Witajcie w świecie hodowców ssaków parzystokopytnych! I to nie byle jakich, bo bardzo przyjacielskich alpak i ich nieco mniej przyjacielskich kuzynów lam! (Serio, ugryzła kogoś kiedyś lama? Nie polecamy!) Macie do dyspozycji skrawek łąki i musicie rozmieścić na niej swoje stada w taki sposób, by zdobyć za to jak najwięcej punktów. Swój ciągnie do swego, zwróćcie więc uwagę, czy w obrębie Waszych stad występuje jakaś wspólna cecha, która pozwoli Wam wyprzedzić pozostałych graczy w tym beztroskim galopie po zwycięstwo. —description from the publisher
Llamas & Alpacas 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 Llamas & Alpacas is 10–20 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 Llamas & Alpacas for ages 6 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.
Llamas & Alpacas has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Llamas & Alpacas belongs to these categories: Animals and Farming. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Pattern 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 Llamas & Alpacas are: Rita Modl. 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 Llamas & Alpacas 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.