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Reef

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Published
2018
Reach
Niche
Players
2–4
Play time
30–45 min
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Main mechanics

  • Hand management
  • Spatial puzzle
  • Drafting
  • Tile laying
  • Hand management: Timing which card to spend is the core puzzle.
  • Spatial puzzle: Fitting shapes together efficiently is the challenge.
  • Drafting: You pick from a shared pool and pass the rest along.
  • Tile laying: You build a shared or personal board tile by tile.
Full publisher description

In the game Reef , players take on the role of a coral reef, carefully selecting colors and patterns in which to grow and expand. On each turn, players can choose to pick up a new card from a choice of four, or play a card that is already in hand. Each card provides two reef pieces and a pattern that scores points if the existing reef has it (after placing the two new pieces). Whoever has the most points when the reef pieces (or card deck) run out wins! Reef is an abstract strategy game suited for players aged 8 and up. While it could take thousands of years for a coral reef to grow, a game of Reef should take only 30-45 minutes.

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