
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,671
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Trek 12: Amazonia
- 1–50 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Trek 12: Base Camp 2
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Trek 12: Base Camp 2 is an expansion for Trek 12: Himalaya released in 2020 for 1–50 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Bruno Cathala and Corentin Lebrat and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Once-Per-Game Abilities, and Chaining.
Expansion for Trek 12. Open routes to 3 new summits: 50 sheets for Pokhara summit, 50 sheets for Dhye summit, 50 sheets for Machapuchare summit.
Trek 12: Base Camp 2 supports 1–50 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 Trek 12: Base Camp 2 is 15–30 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 Trek 12: Base Camp 2 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.
Trek 12: Base Camp 2 belongs to these categories: Dice, Adventure, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Once-Per-Game Abilities, and Chaining. 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 Trek 12: Base Camp 2 are: Bruno Cathala and Corentin Lebrat. 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 Trek 12: Base Camp 2 as an expansion for Trek 12: Himalaya. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Trek 12: Himalaya to use it. Check that your edition of Trek 12: Himalaya is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.