
- BGG rank
- BGG #847
- BGG rating
- 7.5
The Magnificent
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Tomten: The Traveler
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Tomten: The Traveler is an expansion for Tomten released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Chris Scaffidi and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Hot Potato.
This expansion to Tomten delivers 4 clans and 14 scenarios. These include several mechanisms not frequently seen in combination with the time-track mechanism of the base game. Follow Hot Potato Once-Per-Game Abilities Predictive Bid Push Your Luck Stat-Based Turn Order Worker Placement with Dice Workers —description from the publisher
Tomten: The Traveler 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 Tomten: The Traveler is 30–60 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 Tomten: The Traveler for ages 14 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.
Tomten: The Traveler belongs to these categories: Card Game, Dice, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Hot Potato. 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 Tomten: The Traveler are: Chris Scaffidi. 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 Tomten: The Traveler as an expansion for Tomten. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tomten to use it. Check that your edition of Tomten is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.