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Favelas (2017)

2–4 players · 30–45 min · age 14+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
30–45 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.4/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 14+ who like puzzle games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30–45 min.

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Favelas board game box cover

About Favelas

Favelas is a tile-laying game about the beautification of the iconic favelas of Rio de Janeiro! These stacked and ever-evolving neighborhoods are home to many people who stand to benefit greatly from this infusion of money, modernization, and beauty. The bad news is that the council who will approve the funding is fickle and constantly coming back with notes which alter the value of the colors that are used in this beautification. Played over three rounds, this fast-moving Eu…

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Puzzle

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement · Designer: Chris Bryan

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Favelas FAQ

How many players is Favelas?
Favelas plays with 2–4 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Favelas take to play?
A game of Favelas takes 30–45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Favelas any good?
Favelas rates 6.4/10 from 426 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a puzzle game built around area majority / influence, tile placement.