
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Trekking the World: The Bucket List Expansion
- 1–5 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024

2024
Rules assistance for Trekking the World: Second Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Trekking the World: Second Edition is a board game released in 2024 for 1–5 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Charlie Bink and Nick Bentley and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, End Game Bonuses, and Open Drafting.
Trekking the World 2nd Edition is a light, gateway strategy game where you race to the world’s most fascinating places, draft itineraries, collect souvenirs, and gain powers that combo. The 2nd edition is a complete mechanical overhaul based on analysis of thousands of online comments about 1st Edition, and our evolving design principles. —description from the publisher
Trekking the World: Second Edition supports 1–5 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 Trekking the World: Second Edition 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 Trekking the World: Second Edition for ages 10 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.
Trekking the World: Second Edition has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Trekking the World: Second Edition belongs to these categories: Travel, Educational, and Environmental. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, End Game Bonuses, and Open Drafting. 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 Trekking the World: Second Edition are: Charlie Bink and Nick Bentley. 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 Trekking the World: Second Edition 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.