Rauha
- Players
- 2-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.3 / 5
- Year
- 2023
About the game
Rauha invites 2-5 players to take on the role of venerable Shamans, shaping one of five worlds into a thriving cradle of life. Across two Ages and four rounds, you'll place Biome cards on your personal grid, trigger Divine Entities by matching rows or columns, and activate your Avatar to gather Life Energy. Simultaneous card drafting and clever layering of terrain, wildlife, and civilization create a satisfying puzzle where careful pattern-building determines your final score. With gorgeous art and a smooth turn structure, it's an engaging mid-weight game about nurturing a world back to life.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team enjoys Rauha's tight puzzle of matching symbols and layering resources to trigger powerful combos. The simultaneous drafting keeps all players engaged even when it's not their active turn. Its two-Age structure gives a satisfying sense of progression from wilderness to civilization. A lovely pick for players who enjoy pattern-building games with a gentle thematic wrapper.
What we like
- Satisfying pattern-building and symbol-matching puzzle.
- Simultaneous drafting keeps all players engaged each round.
- Two-Age structure adds a nice sense of progression.
- Beautiful art and component design.
Keep in mind
- Simultaneous actions may cause some analysis paralysis.
- Scoring interactions can be tricky for new players to track.
- Limited direct player interaction for those wanting more conflict.
Who it's for
Good for puzzle and pattern-building fans aged 10+ who enjoy mid-weight strategy games; best for 2-5 players.
