How many players is Reef?

Reef plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Reef take to play?

A game of Reef takes 30–45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Reef rates 7.1/10 from 7,194 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / animals game built around hand management, pattern building.

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Reef (2018)

2–4 players · 30–45 min · age 8+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 30–45 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 7.1/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30–45 min.

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Grow your reef, and arrange it beautifully on your seafloor to score more points.

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Abstract Strategy Animals

Mechanics: Hand Management, Pattern Building · Designer: Emerson Matsuuchi

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Reef FAQ

How many players is Reef?: Reef plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Reef take to play?: A game of Reef takes 30–45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Reef any good?: Reef rates 7.1/10 from 7,194 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / animals game built around hand management, pattern building.