Buru

You are a noble of the 14th century Majapahit empire, which presides over the Indonesian archipelago. By order of the king, you travel to the remote island of Buru to... (read more)

Reviews
mixed, 67% of all reviews are favorable
Playtime
60 minutes
Published
2024
Age
12+
Publisher
Crafty Games
Players
1 to 4 players
Designers
Alex Flagg, Stephen Wren, and Taran Lewis Kratz
Playstyle
Relaxed
Game's Categories
Strategy Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, Worker Placement, End Game Bonuses, Economic, Contracts, and Exploration
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Description

You are a noble of the 14th century Majapahit empire, which presides over the Indonesian archipelago. By order of the king, you travel to the remote island of Buru to form a diplomatic alliance. Your explorers survey the land, parley with islanders, and honor revered spirts to win the esteem of the islanders, and the game.

  • Send Explorers with secret Power values into four regions of Buru. Outbid your opponents for the best actions in each region.

  • Pay Tribute to the spirits of Buru to earn the Esteem of the Islanders. The player with the most Esteem becomes the Ambassador to Buru!

1 Game Board4 Player Mats2 Player Aids20 Explorer Tokens4 Esteem Markers8 Fish Markers1 Emissary Marker25 Clay Resource Tokens25 Palm Resource Tokens20 Ebony Resource Tokens12 Decree Tokens3 Spirit Totems3 Double-sided Spirit Altars30 Tribute Cards36 Islander Cards16 Forest Cards13 Elder Cards12 Lawan Plot CardsRules (English, Indonesian)

Contents

  • 1 Game Board
  • 4 Player Mats
  • 2 Player Aids
  • 20 Explorer Tokens
  • 4 Esteem Markers
  • 8 Fish Markers
  • 1 Emissary Marker
  • 25 Clay Resource Tokens
  • 25 Palm Resource Tokens
  • 20 Ebony Resource Tokens
  • 12 Decree Tokens
  • 3 Spirit Totems
  • 3 Double-sided Spirit Altars
  • 30 Tribute Cards
  • 36 Islander Cards
  • 16 Forest Cards
  • 13 Elder Cards
  • 12 Lawan Plot Cards
  • Rules (English, Indonesian)

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USD 39.95

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$49.95
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