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Kaivai (2005)

3–4 players · 120 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.9 on BGG

Players
3–4
Play time
120 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
6.9/10

Best for 3–4 players aged 12+ who like city building games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 120 min.

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Kaivai board game box cover

About Kaivai

Fish, sell and celebrate in this burgeoning Polynesian island-village.

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City BuildingCivilizationEconomicNautical

Mechanics: Action Points, Area Movement, Auction/Bidding, Dice Rolling, Tile Placement · Designer: Anselm Ostertag, Helge Ostertag

Players: 3P · 4P

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Kaivai FAQ

How many players is Kaivai?
Kaivai plays with 3–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Kaivai take to play?
A game of Kaivai takes 120 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Kaivai any good?
Kaivai rates 6.9/10 from 394 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a city building / civilization game built around action points, area movement, auction/bidding.