Board game · city building, strategy

Java

Wolfgang Kramer, Michael Kiesling

2000 · 2⁠–⁠4 players, best with 3 · 120 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 2 to 4 players, best with 3.

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3 players: best
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Weight and time

Medium: 3.4 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 120–120 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

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BoardGameGeek7.0/103,373 ratings
BGG rank1,085thamong all games

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How to play Java

Players spend action points placing and stacking tiles to shape the island, then compete for influence around palaces when festivals occur. It feels like a deliberate spatial strategy game, with each placement affecting both your plans and opponents’ opportunities. It suits 2 to 4 players who enjoy medium-weight planning and area control; it is best with 3 players and takes 120 minutes.