# Maka Bana

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2003
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #4752
- **Players**: 3-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 45-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.01 / 5
- **Designers**: François Haffner
- **Artists**: David Cochard, Jérémie Fleury, Johann Aumaitre
- **Publishers**: Arclight Games, IELLO, Kaissa Chess & Games, Sweet Games, Tilsit, Zvezda
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, City Building
- **Mechanics**: Secret Unit Deployment, Simultaneous Action Selection

## Verdict
Fans of bluffing and direct interaction will love Maka Bana. The TIKI and 'legal cheating' rules add just the right spice!Fun bluffing and sabotageCreative advanced rulesFast and interactiveCan get chaotic with 6 playersSimple components (cards only)RECOMMENDED

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### 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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