How many players is Santa Maria?

Santa Maria plays with 1–4 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Santa Maria take to play?

A game of Santa Maria takes 45–90 min, at medium complexity (3.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Santa Maria any good?

Santa Maria rates 7.5/10 from 5,440 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a civilization / farming game built around card drafting, dice rolling, network and route building.

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Santa Maria (2017)

1–4 players · 45–90 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.5 on BGG

Players: 1–4
Play time: 45–90 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 7.5/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 12+ who like civilization games — medium complexity, plays in 45–90 min.

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About Santa Maria

Build and maximize your polyomino colony in the New World.

Civilization Farming

Mechanics: Card Drafting, Dice Rolling, Network and Route Building, Set Collection, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Eilif Svensson

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Santa Maria FAQ

How many players is Santa Maria?: Santa Maria plays with 1–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Santa Maria take to play?: A game of Santa Maria takes 45–90 min, at medium complexity (3.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Santa Maria any good?: Santa Maria rates 7.5/10 from 5,440 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a civilization / farming game built around card drafting, dice rolling, network and route building.