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Vapor Willie

Vapor Willie 2025

6.4 /10
BGG rating
2–4
Players
20–30
Minutes
14
Age

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About the Game

Vapor Willie is a clever and colorful river adventure game where players compete to become the most skilled steamboat captain on the waterways. Sail between islands and ports, gather quirky supplies like hay, barrels, ducks, and goats, trade them for sailor’s whistles, and complete personal objectives—all while racing to be the first to reach the end of the river.

But the river isn’t calm: each island holds surprises, resources are scarce, and the weather can change your fortune. You'll collect and manage supplies, expand the river, and dock at ports to trigger special events or open up wild player-to-player negotiations. Use your whistles wisely—they’re both currency for movement and points at the end!

Choose from four beloved characters (Mouse, Rat, Captain, and Parrot), each with their own one-time powers like free movement, bonus draws, or port privileges. Extend the river to new tiles and seize opportunities before your rivals beat you to them. Just don’t forget to complete your objectives—or risk a point penalty.

With charming artwork, tight resource management, strategic movement, and fast-paced interaction, Vapor Willie is perfect for fans of tactical games that combine planning, negotiation, and a dash of chaos on the open river.

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BGG ratings
6
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refreshed Sep 5, 2026