Hawaii: Kamapua'as Gunst

W. Nostheide Verlag GmbH · Board game · 2012
2–5 · best 3, 4 90 min Weight 2.6/5
10.0 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating BGG
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10.0 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict

A perfect little boost that adds meaningful choices and fresh-feeling-map-layouts.

Highlights
  • Great-value-to-size ratio
  • Adds strategic depth
  • Smoothly integrates mechanics
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • More-complexity-than-base
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About the game
If you've already mastered the waves in Hawaii and feel like you need a bit more divine intervention and new fishing spots, Kamapua'as Gunst is exactly what your table needs! This expansion introduces the god Kamapua'a, a game-changer who offers two distinct-sided-strategies. Depending on which side you lean into, you might focus on steady fruit collection or go all-in on permanent fish-keeping for massive end-game points. It's a delicious tactical dilemma!

Beyond the deity, the expansion breathes fresh life into the map by adding two new islands, ensuring that no two games feel identical. You'll also encounter new fish types and price chips, which keeps the economic-style-management feeling fresh and unpredictable. The addition of the 2 VP spear marker adds just one more layer of scoring excitement to your final rounds.

Mechanically, it integrates seamlessly. The new permanent fish tiles introduce a clever twist: once you catch them, they stay, forcing you to rethink your long-term engine building. It doesn' bukanlah a massive overhaul, but rather a surgical addition of depth. It's perfect for players who love the core loop of Hawaii but are looking for that extra bit of variety and strategic complexity to keep the replayability skyrocketing. Ready to dive back in?
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Magazine: Spielbox
Publisher W. Nostheide Verlag GmbH
Designer Greg Daigle
Artist Dennis Lohausen
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the Hawaii base game to play.
Does it increase playtime significantly?
Slightly, due to the new-found strategic depth, but not much.
How complex is it?
It adds a layer of strategy but keeps the-easy-to-learn feel of the original.
How many players can play?
It supports the standard 2 to 5 players.
What's the main new-thing?
The god Kamapua'a and the new island tiles.