
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,074
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Ocean Crisis
- 2–5 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Paleolithic: Seafarers
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Paleolithic: Seafarers is an expansion for Paleolithic released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Chih-Fan Chen and Chi Wei Lin and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Worker Placement.
In Seafarers, the second expansion for the game Paleolithic, time advances to the Iron Age when navigation starts to flourish. This expansion adds up to three types of tribal upgrades, a new culture, and a international trading system for players to experience the rapid progress of the times!
Paleolithic: Seafarers 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 Paleolithic: Seafarers is 45–60 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 Paleolithic: Seafarers for ages 7 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.
Paleolithic: Seafarers has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Paleolithic: Seafarers belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Worker Placement. 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 Paleolithic: Seafarers are: Chih-Fan Chen and Chi Wei Lin. 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 Paleolithic: Seafarers as an expansion for Paleolithic. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Paleolithic to use it. Check that your edition of Paleolithic is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.