Photo Tour Board Game - Timashov Publishing

Photo Tour: North America Board Game

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Photo Tour is an exciting game that allows you to travel and take stunning photographs of beautiful places in the USA and Canada. As a photographer, you aim to capture landmarks and place their cards in your traveler's journal. Each photo taken has a unique ability that allows you to build a card engine to make each turn more efficient.

Please note that the components' look of the game is still a work in progress and is subject to change. Any images or descriptions provided are for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately reflect the final product.

"Wonderful artwork! I like how the game looks. We showcased the 'Photo Tour' at the game night. People played once and then refused offers to play other games, saying, "Leave us this game. We want more!"

— Natalia Murseeva, OMGames

How to Play?

Basic Actions

Players take turns and perform 1 of 4 Main actions:

Plan. Landmark cards represent popular destinations that you can visit. When you Plan, you choose 1 of the available Landmark cards and add it to your hand to visit on one of your next moves.

Move. To get the perfect shot, you need to reach the corresponding location on the game board. Transport dice represent the methods you can use to travel on your journey: plane, bus, or car. Each method allows you to move differently on the game board. When you Move, you choose 1 of the available Transport dice and move your meeple on the game board in a way that matches the icon on the die.

Rent Equipment. Photography Equipment tokens represent the extra equipment a photographer might want to use to capture that perfect shot. When you Rent Equipment, you choose 1 of the available Photography Equipment tokens and place it in one of the free slots on your Traveler's Journal.

Take a Photo. To Take a Photo your meeple must be on the game board location whose number matches the number on a Landmark card that you have in your hand. In this case, place the card into your Traveler’s Journal and enhance the photo by using Photography Equipment tokens from your Reserve to earn extra points. Additionally, you can activate Journal Bonuses if the type of your Landmark card matches the type of the slot: urban or natural.

The Best Part

Build card "engine." Most Landmark cards have permanent bonus abilities that players can use as specified on each card. You can use them anytime during the game in addition to Main actions. Moreover, you can combo Landmark bonuses together with one-time Journal bonuses to make effective and powerful turns.

"The 'Photo Tour' game is easy to understand with engaging gameplay. It's often compared to the 'Parks' but has a different interaction style. There are some 'combos,' and it's interesting to interact not only with the cards but also between players. I am pleased that the player mats are different and played differently. Overall - a delightful game."

— Timur Dorokhov, Nastolki LIVE

Why We Love It

Awesome artwork. The game features 58 stunning illustrations showcasing beautiful attractions in the USA and Canada.

Smooth gameplay with no downtime, as players make only one basic action at a turn.

Perfect gateway game. An intuitive approach to engine-building makes the Photo Tour also deep enough for experienced gamers while still engaging for beginners.

A fresh twist on racing-style gameplay. The game rewards strategic thinking over speed. Players can take up to 7 photos, but careful planning can result in a higher score with fewer photos.

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Photo Tour Artwork Updates

Art and gameplay can come together to create something truly special. That's why our talented artists are working tirelessly to produce stunning illustrations that capture the beauty of the 58 unique locations in the USA and Canada. We are excited to share our progress with you and encourage you to check back regularly for updates on the latest artwork for Photo Tour.

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