- BGG rating
- 6.9
Unsurmountable: Big Climb
- 1 player
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,373
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Unsurmountable
2021
Rules assistance for Unsurmountable
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Unsurmountable
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Unsurmountable is a board game released in 2021 for 1 player, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Scott Almes and its main mechanics are Network and Route Building, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Chaining.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Unsurmountable: Dual Peaks
- 1 player
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Unsurmountable: Acclimatization
- 1 player
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2023
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Unsurmountable: Expansion Collection
- 1 player
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2023
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Unsurmountable: Rescue Mission
- 1 player
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2023
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About the game
You've climbed all of the mightiest mountains, yet there’s one towering titan that’s always eluded you: the mountain where anything can happen. In the whisper-thin air the paths twist and shift as you climb, stranding the unprepared and confounding the overconfident. Do you have what it takes to summit this perilous peak? In Unsurmountable, players will be tackling the rocky slopes of an ever-changing mountain. As the game unfolds, they must place the next piece of the path carefully in order to complete a route to the top while simultaneously meeting any additional goals for the round. It may sound like a walk in the park, but this puzzle has plenty of pitfalls to keep players on their toes. Unsurmountable is the next title in our Simply Solo line, following Food Chain Island and Ugly Gryphon Inn. These titles were designed by Scott Almes for single-player only, focusing on elegant rules that create complex situations. Like the previous two games, Unsurmountable delivers a fun puzzle that’s sure to hit the table again and again.
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Publishers
- Matagot
- Frosted Games
- Banana Games
- Button Shy
- Salt & Pepper Games
Questions and answers
Unsurmountable supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Unsurmountable is 15 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 Unsurmountable 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.
Unsurmountable has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Unsurmountable belongs to these categories: Card Game, Print & Play, and Sports. Its main mechanics are Network and Route Building, Solo / Solitaire Game, 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 Unsurmountable are: Scott Almes. 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 Unsurmountable 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.