How many players is Kreta?

Kreta plays with 2–4 players, ages 11 and up.

How long does Kreta take to play?

A game of Kreta takes 60 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Kreta rates 6.9/10 from 1,328 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a medieval game built around action retrieval, area majority / influence, area movement.

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Kreta (2005)

2–4 players · 60 min · age 11+ · ★ 6.9 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 60 min
Age: 11+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.9/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 11+ who like medieval games — medium complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Kreta

Players use different character cards to bring in and move pieces around Kreta which give them influence in the provinces on the island. One of the cards triggers scoring in all the provinces adjacent to a place, and each province gives various Victory Points (VPs) to the 1st and 2nd most influence. At any time, you only know the next two places that will score, so if you cannot gain influence the current place, you can prepare for the next scoring.

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Medieval

Mechanics: Action Retrieval, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Hand Management · Designer: Stefan Dorra

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Kreta FAQ

How many players is Kreta?: Kreta plays with 2–4 players, ages 11 and up.
How long does Kreta take to play?: A game of Kreta takes 60 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Kreta any good?: Kreta rates 6.9/10 from 1,328 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a medieval game built around action retrieval, area majority / influence, area movement.