Paleo Atacama

What is Paleo Atacama

Paleo Atacama is a strategy and paleontological exploration game for 2 to 4 players, created by the brothers Dany and Chilo Varela. Participants take on the roles of team leaders managing museums in the Atacama Desert. The goal is to discover, collect, and exhibit fossils to increase the prestige of their museums through strategic excavations and the creation of thematic exhibitions.

Players compete for victory points earned by collaborating with experts and developing thematic rooms that maximize the educational and tourist value of their exhibitions. The game emphasizes resource management, strategic planning, and educational relevance about paleontology and the conservation of natural heritage.

Each game of Paleo Atacama offers a unique immersive experience in the exciting quest for paleontological treasures, combining strategic challenge with a deep appreciation for natural history in one of the planet’s most extreme environments.

—description from the publisher

Game details

Players

2–4

Age

+10

Duration

60 min

Difficulty

—

Type

Board game

Year

2024

Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence · Contracts · End Game Bonuses

Categories

Educational · Prehistoric · Territory Building

Designer

Chilo Varela · Dany Varela

Publisher

Within Play