Board game · mythology, strategy

Yamataï

Bruno Cathala

2017 · 2⁠–⁠4 players, best with 2 · 40⁠–⁠80 min · ages 13+

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How many players

For 2 to 4 players, best with 2.

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Weight and time

Medium: 3.0 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 40–80 minutes, for ages 13 and up.

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BGG rank592ndamong all games

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How to play Yamataï

Yamataï is a strategy game for 2 to 4 players in which you draft actions, build shipping routes across a changing board, and complete contracts to develop your position. It feels like a medium-weight planning puzzle, with competition over useful routes and action choices. It suits players who enjoy weighing several connected decisions each turn; it plays in 40 to 80 minutes and is best with 2 players.