
- BGG rank
- BGG #690
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Atlantis Rising (Second Edition)
- 1–7 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Opération Archéo: Nouveaux Défis
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Opération Archéo: Nouveaux Défis is an expansion for Operation Archéo released in 2019 for 1–6 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Mathieu Baiget and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Cooperative Game, and Simulation.
This is the first expansion for the boardgame "Opération Archéo". More scenarios; more items to collect; more archaeologists to join the staff. New mechanisms increase the challenge of your researches!
Opération Archéo: Nouveaux Défis supports 1–6 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 Opération Archéo: Nouveaux Défis is 30–90 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 Opération Archéo: Nouveaux Défis for ages 9 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.
Opération Archéo: Nouveaux Défis belongs to these categories: Medieval, Ancient, and Prehistoric. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Cooperative Game, and Simulation. 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 Opération Archéo: Nouveaux Défis are: Mathieu Baiget. 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 Opération Archéo: Nouveaux Défis as an expansion for Operation Archéo. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Operation Archéo to use it. Check that your edition of Operation Archéo is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.