Photograph Arctic wildlife while sliding your scientists into winning positions.
Who it's for
Players who enjoy light-to-medium abstract puzzles with a charming theme and quick 45-minute sessions.
Not for you if…
Look elsewhere if you want a heavier strategic challenge or a game with deep narrative – this stays light and mechanics-focused throughout.
Vibe's take
Snappy and puzzle-like – each photo shifts the board, so you're constantly recalculating your position relative to rivals.
Borealis: Arctic Expeditions casts players as leaders of scientific teams photographing the Arctic's most charming wildlife. Play cards to one of three locations on your board to snap a photo and slide matching-colored scientists left or right, racing to line up vehicles, claim objectives, and arrange animals into scoring patterns for fame at the Society for Polar Inquiry.
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Players
Duration
45 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.3 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
5.7/10
Rank #6,139
317 ratings
Published
2026
Language
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