Cover art for Backpacks and Blisters

Backpacks and Blisters

1993 · BGG
Avg rating
6.21
Bayes rating
5.54
Weight
2.00 (Medium Light)
Players
1-6
Playtime
45 min
Ratings count
115

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Description

Set in the Lake District of Cumbria, England, players attempt to visit as many cafes, scenic views and beauty spots as possible in the time allotted. Players manage their cards to move as efficiently as possible over the network of routes printed on the map.

As the day wears on players "tire" and move more slowly as their hand diminishes from 4 to 3 to 2 cards. Other hindrances include blister cards which are useless to your hand, and the heavy rucksack which slows your movement. To aid your movement there are bus and ferry routes and bars of chocolate which all help speed your movement.

The game includes rules, a linen "tea-towel" map, a deck of laminated cards, plastic pawns, and several sheets of cardboard counters.



Mechanics

Hand Management Point to Point Movement Turn Order: Time Track

Themes

Humor Travel

Publishers

Ragnar Brothers

Designers

Gary Dicken Phil Kendall Steve Kendall