How many players is Santiago?

Santiago plays with 3–5 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Santiago take to play?

A game of Santiago takes 75 min, at medium-light complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Santiago any good?

Santiago rates 7.1/10 from 4,858 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a farming / negotiation game built around area majority / influence, auction/bidding, bribery.

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Santiago (2003)

3–5 players · 75 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players: 3–5
Play time: 75 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 7.1/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 10+ who like farming games — medium-light complexity, plays in 75 min.

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About Santiago

Auction, build, and bribe your way into a flourishing irrigation network.

Farming Negotiation

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding, Bribery, Commodity Speculation, Tile Placement · Designer: Claudia Hely, Roman Pelek

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Santiago FAQ

How many players is Santiago?: Santiago plays with 3–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Santiago take to play?: A game of Santiago takes 75 min, at medium-light complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Santiago any good?: Santiago rates 7.1/10 from 4,858 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a farming / negotiation game built around area majority / influence, auction/bidding, bribery.