Lewis & Clark: The Expedition

Race westward — every card helps or weighs you down

👥 1–5 playersapprox. 120 min🪄 Takes some learning12+
🧩 Solo mode7.2 · BGG #328

Who it's for

Strategy gamers who enjoy tight efficiency puzzles. The race element adds urgency rare in euro design.

Not for you if…

Not for players who dislike punishing games or want a relaxing experience. Mistakes compound fast.

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Vibe's take

Tight, punishing, rewarding, strategic

About this game

Race game where players lead an expedition westward using card-driven resource management. Play cards for their action or as workers, but every card played weighs down your camp — wait too long and opponents push ahead while you reorganize.

Race mechanicHand managementHistorical themeSolo mode

Get it

from €8

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By the numbers

Players

Best at 3 playersWorks with 1–4

Duration

120 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

3.3 / 5 — Medium

BGG Rating

7.2/10

Rank #328

17k ratings

Published

2013

Designed by

Cédrick Chaboussit

Published by

Hunter & Cron, Asterion Press, Maldito Games, Ludonaute, GateOnGames, Hobby World, Rebel Sp. z o.o., REXhry, EVA GAMES, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, MeepleBR, asmodee

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