How many players is Pelican Bay?

Pelican Bay plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Pelican Bay take to play?

A game of Pelican Bay takes 40–50 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Pelican Bay any good?

Pelican Bay rates 6.2/10 from 275 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / animals game built around modular board, pattern building, tile placement.

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Pelican Bay (2013)

2–4 players · 40–50 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 40–50 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 40–50 min.

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About Pelican Bay

Welcome to PELICAN BAY! An exotic island world grows turn by turn under the warm sun – with water, beaches and tropical forests. How to play By placing tiles we enlarge the exotic paradise step by step. Who enlarges areas skillfully and is able to close as many areas as possible to attract blue pelicans has the best chances of winning. The sun discs offer interesting blockade possibilities.

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Abstract Strategy Animals Territory Building

Mechanics: Modular Board, Pattern Building, Tile Placement · Designer: Jacques Zeimet

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Pelican Bay FAQ

How many players is Pelican Bay?: Pelican Bay plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Pelican Bay take to play?: A game of Pelican Bay takes 40–50 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Pelican Bay any good?: Pelican Bay rates 6.2/10 from 275 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / animals game built around modular board, pattern building, tile placement.