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Ski Tour: Biathlon
2020
Rules assistance for Ski Tour: Biathlon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 30–85 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Ski Tour: Biathlon
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Ski Tour: Biathlon is a board game released in 2020 for 2–5 players, 30–85 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Tobias Olsson and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Race, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
The surrounding crowd roars as you enter the shooting range, just a few seconds behind the leading pack. Glancing forward you see the leader straighten his back and take aim. As the first shot flies, you register a hit on the target. Then another hit, then another. hit, hit… And its a miss! The chase is on, you got enough stamina to make a long sprint for the finish line, but will it be enough to grab the gold? Welcome to Ski Tour: Biathlon As a skier representing your nation, do you have the stamina and marksmanship to make it onto the podium? Wax your skies, roll your dice, strategize, hit those targets at the shooting range and be the first to cross that finish line in this heart pumping game of skill, stamina and marksmanship!
Designers
Publishers
- Tea Time Productions
Questions and answers
Ski Tour: Biathlon 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 Ski Tour: Biathlon is 30–85 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 Ski Tour: Biathlon 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.
Ski Tour: Biathlon has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Ski Tour: Biathlon belongs to these categories: Dice, Racing, and Sports. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Race, and Dice Rolling. 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 Ski Tour: Biathlon are: Tobias Olsson. 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 Ski Tour: Biathlon 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.