Kaivai

Pfifficus Spiele · Board game · 2005

8.5 Ludopedia 7.0 BGG 3–4 · best 4 120 min Weight 3.7/5

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8.5 rating Ludopedia

7.0 rating BGG

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Our Verdict

RECOMMENDED

Fans of economic games with negotiation and strategy will love Kaivai. A game that blends island building, fishing, and auctions in a unique way!

Highlights

Smart auction mechanics
Challenging resource management
Immersive tropical theme

Keep in mind

Oversized box with wasted space
Can be slow with indecisive players

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Kaivai is an economic strategy game where you build and expand tropical islands, fish, and trade with shells that lose value over time. The game starts with an auction to determine turn order — the highest bidder goes first but also pays more for new islands. Each player has six different actions available, but repeating an action gets increasingly expensive. The game's currency (shells) depreciates each round, and fish rot if not used in time. After eight rounds, the player with the most points wins, earned through island control and smart resource management. Get ready for a game full of negotiations, strategies, and a bit of dice luck!