How many players is Vanuatu?

Vanuatu plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Vanuatu take to play?

A game of Vanuatu takes 90 min, at medium complexity (3.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Vanuatu rates 7.2/10 from 2,565 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / nautical game built around auction/bidding, grid movement, market.

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Vanuatu (2011)

2–5 players · 90 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.2 on BGG

Players: 2–5
Play time: 90 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 7.2/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 12+ who like economic games — medium complexity, plays in 90 min.

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About Vanuatu

In Vanuatu, you are a Vanuatuan who wants to prosper during the eight turns of the game. In order to prosper, you have to manage with natural resources, rare items, vatus (local currency) and tourists. To earn money or prosperity points, you may also draw on the sand*, carry tourists all over Vanuatu islands, or trade cargo with foreign countries. On each turn, the archipelago expands and you have to program your actions with five tokens.

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Economic Nautical

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Grid Movement, Market, Modular Board, Tile Placement, Variable Phase Order · Designer: Alain Epron

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Vanuatu FAQ

How many players is Vanuatu?: Vanuatu plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Vanuatu take to play?: A game of Vanuatu takes 90 min, at medium complexity (3.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Vanuatu any good?: Vanuatu rates 7.2/10 from 2,565 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / nautical game built around auction/bidding, grid movement, market.