Alpina

In Alpina, you'll embark on an exciting journey in the Swiss National Park. With a camera around your neck, you get to photograph wild animals in their natural environment, like spotted nutcrackers and grass frogs. This game offers a unique way to collect points through landscape - related activities and interaction with neighbors. You'll face a strategic choice: play a card to score more points or deceive your opponents. Find the perfect card to balance these two goals and win the game! Key features include a hiking and animal - spotting theme, tile placement, victory point optimization, using your own and others' cards to score, cute maples, and scoring cards. It's suitable for 2 - 4 players aged 8 and above.

To play Alpina, first gather 2 to 4 players who are at least 8 years old. The game is centered around the theme of hiking and animal spotting in the Swiss National Park. You start by getting a camera (symbolically in the game) and can photograph animals to collect points. When it's your turn, you need to decide whether to play a card to score points directly or use it to deceive your opponents. Try to place tiles strategically to optimize your victory points. You can also use your cards and the cards of other players to your advantage. Remember, the key is to find a balance between scoring points and outsmarting your opponents. As for maintenance, just keep the cards in a dry and safe place to prevent them from getting damaged. There aren't any strict rules about storage, but it's best to keep them organized so you can easily find the cards you need during the game.