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Reef Encounter (2004)

2–4 players · 60–120 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
60–120 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.1/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like animals games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 60–120 min.

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About Reef Encounter

Polyps grow into corals and fight for control of the reefs.

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AnimalsEnvironmentalTerritory Building

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Card Drafting, Commodity Speculation, Hand Management, Tile Placement · Designer: Richard Breese

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Reef Encounter FAQ

How many players is Reef Encounter?
Reef Encounter plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Reef Encounter take to play?
A game of Reef Encounter takes 60–120 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Reef Encounter any good?
Reef Encounter rates 7.1/10 from 4,981 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a animals / environmental game built around area majority / influence, card drafting, commodity speculation.