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Santa Cruz (2012)
2–4 players · 45 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG
- Players
- 2–4
- Play time
- 45 min
- Age
- 8+
- Complexity
- Medium-light
- BGG rating
- 6.7/10
Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like exploration games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.
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About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is played in two independent rounds in which players build homes, churches and lighthouses on the island while also developing valuable resources. Players each start with a hand of cards, comprising traveling cards and scoring cards. They then explore a board showing three islands, which have tiles laid face-down representing buildings and places, such as churches and lighthouses. On a turn, players must play either a traveling card to explore and place buildings i…
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Mechanics: Connections, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, Score-and-Reset Game
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Santa Cruz FAQ
- How many players is Santa Cruz?
- Santa Cruz plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
- How long does Santa Cruz take to play?
- A game of Santa Cruz takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
- Is Santa Cruz any good?
- Santa Cruz rates 6.7/10 from 1,205 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / transportation game built around connections, end game bonuses, hand management.