Bora Bora
- Designer Stefan Feld
- Publisher alea , Ravensburger AG
- Illustration Alexander Jung
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Bora Bora, you use dice to perform actions like building huts, fishing, and collecting shells. You place dice on action spaces where higher numbers grant better options, while lower numbers can block opponents. Individual task and god tiles add variety and strategic depth, requiring careful planning and tactical insight each round.
Who Is This Game For?
Bora Bora targets experienced gamers aged 12 and up who enjoy strategic depth combined with dice elements. With a playtime of about 120 minutes, it demands patience and tactical thinking. Prior experience with worker placement and dice rolling games is beneficial due to its complexity.
How It Works
At the start of each round, players roll three dice and place them one by one on actions. The die’s value determines the quality of the action, such as more building spots or better temple positions. Lower dice values can block actions by preventing higher dice placement. Task and god tiles influence strategy, blending Dice Rolling, Set Collection, and Worker Placement with Dice Workers.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Stefan Feld, Bora Bora uniquely combines worker placement with a dice worker mechanism. It won the 2013 Meeples Choice Award and was nominated for the International Gamers Award the same year. The game is set in the island world of French Polynesia and is part of the Alea Big Box series.
Awards
2013
- 2013 Meeples Choice Award — Winner
- 2013 The Golden Elephant Award — Finalist
Pro
- Innovative blend of Dice Rolling and Worker Placement
- High variability with individual task and god tiles
- Strategic depth within a medium-length playtime
- Thematic integration of island setting
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Requires patience due to 120-minute duration
- Complexity may deter new players
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set on the island world of Bora Bora in French Polynesia, focusing on building settlements, fishing, and worshiping gods using shells.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on your task tiles and use your dice strategically to maximize effective actions.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Bora Bora is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 120 minutes, including setup and planning time.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with worker placement and dice mechanics is helpful due to the game's tactical depth.
How does this compare to similar games?
Bora Bora uniquely combines classic worker placement with a dice worker mechanic for action selection.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and age recommendation of 12+, it is better suited for experienced gamers than families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The 'Worker Placement with Dice Workers' mechanic blends dice placement with traditional worker placement.
Fazit
Bora Bora is a demanding game for experienced players offering rich strategy and dice-driven actions. Recommended for those who appreciate tactical depth and variable gameplay options.
