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Kanaloa (2002)

2–4 players · 60 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
60 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.2/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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Kanaloa board game box cover

About Kanaloa

Arabana-Opodopo premiered at Essen 2002 as the up to 4 player version of Arabana-Ikibiti (also published as Kahuna). Players play bamboo sticks which allow them to build bridges between islands. Whenever a player gains a majority of bridges on an island the other players will lose all their bridges on that island. During a scoring round, players gain points for islands that they control.

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Abstract Strategy

Mechanics: Hand Management

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Kanaloa FAQ

How many players is Kanaloa?
Kanaloa plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Kanaloa take to play?
A game of Kanaloa takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Kanaloa any good?
Kanaloa rates 6.2/10 from 273 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy game built around hand management.