Reef
Abstract Strategy · Animals

Reef

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!

2–4 players45 minages 8light difficulty
About the game

What is Reef

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.

Specs

Game details

Players
2–4
Age
+8
Duration
45 min
Difficulty
Light
Type
Board game
Year
2018
Mechanics
Hand Management · Layering · Pattern Building
Categories
Abstract Strategy · Animals
Designer
Emerson Matsuuchi
Publisher
Next Move Games · Arclight Games · Broadway Toys LTD · FoxGames
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666Plays logged
128Own it in their collection
7.3Average rating
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What the community says about Reef

Meeplay_6591
Meeplay_65917.5/10
+ Exp. Kings of the Coral - Cartas enfundadas Pr.
Manu_Osouso
Manu_Osouso7.6/10
Might look slightly overproduced, but it is a well-balanced smart and nice abstract game. Elegance and depth combined with agile rules.
Hypeman
Hypeman5/10
Me dio mucha pereza jugarlo. Lo dejo para que los padres lo jueguen con los niños.
Zelesthial
Zelesthial7/10
A colorful and puzzly game that helps you to understand planning and timing.
dicenoob
dicenoob8/10
One of the best gateway games. Emerson does a great job designing games with 3 simple rules, but I wouldn't play it again unless someone asks me to (I've played it a lot)
jordizango
jordizango7.5/10
Steel Armour Premium Estándar 66 x 91 mm
ApagaTuTele
ApagaTuTele6.9/10
Vendido Mayo22 Reacto
iMisut
iMisut8/10
[url=https://misutmeeple.com/2018/11/resena-reef/]Reseña de Reef en Misut Meeple[/url]
FAQ

Everything about Reef

How many players is Reef for?

Reef plays with 2–4 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 45 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 8.

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