
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,091
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Der Schatz von Castellina
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2013

2018
Rules assistance for Mountains
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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Mountains is a board game released in 2018 for 2–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Carlo A. Rossi and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Memory.
The hiking season has begun, so it's off to the next summit! But which hike will you dare to undertake? And do you have the right things with you? Because only with the appropriate equipment can you conquer the different hikes in Mountains. With some luck, a good memory, and a favor or two from your competitors, you can snag the most summit stamps! 1. Decide which hike you dare to undertake: Turn over any top hiking card. You can freely choose the degree of difficulty. The higher the degree of difficulty, the more equipment you will need for the hike. 2. Put together equipment: If you want to complete the day hike, you need all of the pieces of equipment depicted on the hiking card. You will either have it in your hand or you will borrow the missing pieces of equipment from other players ("paying" them with favor stones). 3. If you have successfully completed your day hike, you get favor stones or summit stamps or both, as depicted on the hike card. At the end of the game, the player who has collected the most stamps in their summit book wins.
Mountains supports 2–5 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 Mountains is 20–30 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 Mountains 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.
Mountains has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Mountains belongs to these categories: Card Game, Bluffing, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Memory. 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 Mountains are: Carlo A. Rossi. 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 Mountains 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.