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Reef

Reef 2018

Design Emerson Matsuuchi Art Chris Quilliams Publisher Next Move Games
7.0 /10
BGG rating
#931
BGG rank
1.8
Weight
2–4
Players
2
Best at
30–45
Minutes
8
Age
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Expansions & Promos

2 on record
Reef: Bonus Cards 2019 Reef: Kings of the Coral 2018

About the Game

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.

Filed Under

Categories
Abstract Strategy Animals
Mechanics
Hand Management Layering Open Drafting Pattern Building Tile Placement
Also known as
リーフ · 珊瑚物語 · 리프
BGG ratings
10,568 · geek rating 6.70
BGG data
refreshed Sep 7, 2026

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