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Panorama
2026
Rules assistance for Panorama
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 15–20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Panorama
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Panorama is a board game released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jules Messaud and Melody Leblond and its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Tile Placement, and End Game Bonuses.
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About the game
What a lovely sunny day. Relax and enjoy the view from your hot air balloon! In this leisurely tile placement game for 2-4 players, each player will try to create the most beautiful Panorama before the sun sets. Put your panorama together one tile at a time, and choose them wisely: At the end of the game, you’ll score points based on the number of animals and flowers in each type of terrain (yes, even animals love flowers)! But watch out... The further you move to select a tile, the more you leave behind for the hot air balloons of your opponents to pick up! Games stay fresh and replayable through the common objectives, such as the longest river or the sky with the fewest clouds. —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- KOSMOS
- Scorpion Masqué
- Hachette Boardgames USA
Questions and answers
Panorama 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 Panorama is 15–20 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 Panorama 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.
Panorama has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Panorama belongs to these categories: Animals, Territory Building, and Environmental. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Tile Placement, and End Game Bonuses. 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 Panorama are: Jules Messaud and Melody Leblond. 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 Panorama 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.