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Raiatea (2018)

3–5 players · 60–120 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
60–120 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.4/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 12+ who like ancient games — medium complexity, plays in 60–120 min.

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About Raiatea

In Raiatea, players act as members of the Arioi, a secret Polynesian religious society. Over the course of the game, the Arioi will build colossal To'o statues in attempt to win the favor of their god, Oro. In the game's action rounds, players take turns leading the group to various action locations. In ceremony rounds, players call upon the gods for help in building the massive To'o. Construction may fail without these gods' help, so players must plan their rituals carefully…

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Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Set Collection, Variable Phase Order · Designer: Jan Schmidt

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P

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Raiatea FAQ

How many players is Raiatea?
Raiatea plays with 3–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Raiatea take to play?
A game of Raiatea takes 60–120 min, at medium complexity (3.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Raiatea any good?
Raiatea rates 6.4/10 from 250 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / economic game built around auction/bidding, set collection, variable phase order.