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The River (2018)

2–4 players · 30–45 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
30–45 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 30–45 min.

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The River board game box cover

About The River

In The River, you and the other mayoral players each struggle to create the best pioneer settlement by developing land along a river bed in your town, collecting resources from the area, and constructing buildings.

The River box

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Exploration

Mechanics: Tile Placement, Worker Placement

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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The River FAQ

How many players is The River?
The River plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does The River take to play?
A game of The River takes 30–45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The River any good?
The River rates 6.7/10 from 1,763 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration game built around tile placement, worker placement.