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rating
Ludopedia
6.7
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Fans of bluffing and direct interaction will love Maka Bana. The TIKI and 'legal cheating' rules add just the right spice!
Highlights
- Fun bluffing and sabotage
- Creative advanced rules
- Fast and interactive
Keep in mind
- Can get chaotic with 6 players
- Simple components (cards only)
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About the game
What you do in a play session
In Maka Bana, you're an entrepreneur vying for control of the most sought-after tropical island. Your goal? Build huts strategically to score points, forming adjacent clusters or using your TIKI statue to sabotage rivals. The game blends bluffing, secret deployment, and simultaneous action — you play terrain, symbol, and beach cards (some face-down), creating unique board combinations. And there's more: advanced rules allow legal 'cheating' (with limits!), adding a dash of controlled chaos. Perfect for groups who love direct interaction and a bit of planned mischief.
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Best player count
BGG community vote
3
REC
4
BEST
5
REC
6
REC
Soundtrack
Ambience suggested by Melodice
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Arclight Games, IELLO, Kaissa Chess & Games, Sweet Games, Tilsit, Zvezda
Designer
François Haffner
Artist
David Cochard, Jérémie Fleury, Johann Aumaitre
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
1,312owners
152wishlist
50want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Best player count?
4-5 players — 6 can get chaotic but is still fun.
Kid-friendly?
Ages 10+, but younger kids might struggle with bluffing.
How long does it take?
45-60 mins, but can shorten if someone cheats well!
Table space needed?
Minimal — the board is compact.
Any expansions?
No, but advanced rules add plenty of variety.
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