
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,416
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Wizards' Towers
- 2–4 players
- 25–50 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2017

2017
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Wyścig Odkrywców is a board game released in 2017 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jaroslaw Bilinski and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
Description from the designer: Wyścig Odkrywców ("Discoverer's Race") is board game which takes place in 1900. Main goal is to win race around the world and collect as much as possible discoveries and treasures from various places. There are 22 secret locations in game and 20 artifacts. Game has few great features; Each player can chose 1 character he will lead. Every character has his bio, statistics which have great impact on every situation player can encounter. There are 6 characters to chose. Each character has 5 stats (Cleverness, Wisdom, Diplomacy, Strength, Navigation) During his travel, player can also use a lot of equipment to enhance abilities of his character. These tools are located on markets around the globe, but once they are obtained, they can give new options to a player. Many of treasures can be sold. Currency is strong point of the game; walking on foot around globe is not good idea, so player can chose transport with Carriage, Caravan, Train or Ship. Those trips costs - and you can earn money sending your character to work in city. Game uses two systems created by Jaroslaw Bilinski: TnE and Ocean, which - combined, give great feel and increase players control over his character and actions he takes in-game. In some cities player can hire guide and mercenaries to protect him while hi travel to some location. But such party costs a lot of money –not every character in game is suitable to walk alone into desert without proper gear. Basically, you chose what you like: be it exploring jungle or dig in Piramids, but be sure you have good stats for either, or at least tools and equipment!
Wyścig Odkrywców supports 1–4 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 Wyścig Odkrywców is 60–120 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 Wyścig Odkrywców 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.
Wyścig Odkrywców has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Wyścig Odkrywców belongs to these categories: Economic and Travel. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Wyścig Odkrywców are: Jaroslaw Bilinski. 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 Wyścig Odkrywców 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.