I like this game. It's very pretty and it keeps me thinking. Reminds me a lot of Elfenland. Updated 2026: I still love this game.
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Amazonas
It's the 19th century in the lush Amazon jungles where you'll search for rare plants and animals. Explore winding trails and waterways, guiding your expedition from village to village to establish new outposts. But beware: hungry crocodiles and jaguars lurk around every corner! A strategic adventure game for 3-4 players, ages 10+, lasting about 50 minutes.
Publisher: Mayfair Games
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Bundle with sleeves
- 58 cards (59.0mmx92.0mm) [suggested by ichiruishu]
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92,14€
Full price
52,70€
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92,14€
Full price
52,70€
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94,38€
Full price
55,50€
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Description
It's the 19th Century, and you have come to the lush tropical jungles of Amazonas in search of rare plants and animals. You must explore the twisting paths and waterways, leading your expedition from one village to another. Each village offers an opportunity to establish a new outpost. But beware – the Amazonas is not for the timid! Fearsome crocodiles lurk in the tepid waters of the rivers, and hungry jaguars stalk the twilight paths. Do not shy from such dangers too long, for the cost to build a new outpost increases the longer it takes you to reach each new village. Your funds are very limited, so speed is essential. Your sponsor has also sent you a secret directive. You must fulfill the demands of this special mission, or you will lose much of your newly earned fame! Can you face the dangers of an unknown jungle and earn fame and recognition? Or will another explorer surpass you on the way to glory? Find out when you enter the land of Amazonas!
Additional information
| Mechanics: | Hand Management Route/Network Building Set Collection Simultaneous Action Selection |
| Categories: | Animals Exploration |
| Alternative names: | Amazon Amazonas Amazone Amazon Amazonas Amazone Amazonka |
| BARCODE: | 029877033072 |
| In 8 wishlists In 4 collections This was seen 12892 times | |
Bundle with sleeves
- 58 cards (59.0mmx92.0mm) [suggested by ichiruishu]
=
92,14€
Full price
52,70€
=
92,14€
Full price
52,70€
=
94,38€
Full price
55,50€
Description
It's the 19th Century, and you have come to the lush tropical jungles of Amazonas in search of rare plants and animals. You must explore the twisting paths and waterways, leading your expedition from one village to another. Each village offers an opportunity to establish a new outpost. But beware – the Amazonas is not for the timid! Fearsome crocodiles lurk in the tepid waters of the rivers, and hungry jaguars stalk the twilight paths. Do not shy from such dangers too long, for the cost to build a new outpost increases the longer it takes you to reach each new village. Your funds are very limited, so speed is essential. Your sponsor has also sent you a secret directive. You must fulfill the demands of this special mission, or you will lose much of your newly earned fame! Can you face the dangers of an unknown jungle and earn fame and recognition? Or will another explorer surpass you on the way to glory? Find out when you enter the land of Amazonas!
Card sleeves in this game
58 cards of 59.0mm width and 92.0mm of height
1x
(100 Pcs)
1x
(100 Pcs)
2x
(50 Pcs)
1x
(100 Pcs)
2x
(50 Pcs)
1x
(100 Pcs)
1x
(100 Pcs)
2x
(50 Pcs)
1x
(100 Pcs)
1x
(100 Pcs)
1x
(110 Pcs)
2x
(50 Pcs)
2x
(50 Pcs)
1x
(75 Pcs)
1x
(100 Pcs)
1x
(100 Pcs)
1x
(100 Pcs)
Additional information
| Mechanics: | Hand Management Route/Network Building Set Collection Simultaneous Action Selection |
| Categories: | Animals Exploration |
| Alternative names: | Amazon Amazonas Amazone Amazon Amazonas Amazone Amazonka |
| BARCODE: | 029877033072 |
| In 8 wishlists In 4 collections This was seen 12892 times | |
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What players say · data and reviews published by users of BoardGameGeek
How many players it plays best with · 15 votes on BoardGameGeek
- 1 0 0 say it plays best, 0 recommend it, 6 do not recommend it
- 2 0 0 say it plays best, 2 recommend it, 6 do not recommend it
- 3 0 0 say it plays best, 12 recommend it, 0 do not recommend it
- 4 13 13 say it plays best, 1 recommend it, 0 do not recommend it
- 4+ 0 0 say it plays best, 0 recommend it, 5 do not recommend it
Best Suggested Not recommended
A selection of reviews rated 8 or higher.
I'm hesitant to rate many Mayfair Games to avoid shilling (or, perhaps, gloating for low ones), but Amazonas is a game I enjoy playing and teaching as often as possible. The exploration theme really disguises a slick economics game, with maximizing every income round as important as collecting animal samples. And a big, beautiful board!
*I really liked the game. It seems to be cross-breed from TTR and PowerGrid... Easy and fast game, beautiful looking as well. I mean, what is there not to like.
A brilliant and wonderful game. It has a lot of fun elements all combined into an original and superb design. Surprisingly deep strategy and some randomness that enhances the game because the events come up in a different order every time, giving good replayability. There is set collection, route connection, blind bidding, and player interaction all combined into an elegant harmony. The beautiful board with vibrant colors, plus cards and artwork to match, also helps the theme of exploration come alive and makes it a pleasure to play the game. One of the most under rated games on BGG.
This is a good 1 hour game. The rounds go fast enough, and there is a lot to plan for. Being mostly about set collection, the game is well balanced and players will often bump into each others planned routes causing a need to scramble for the resources they had planed to get. There does seem to be a base strategy of planning your resource pick ups around making your bid cards progressively stronger.
CAUTION! Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. It contains small parts which could be swallowed or inhaled.