Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love light games with deduction and a dash of chaos, Samoa is your tropical party in a box. Bluffing disguised as fun!
Highlights
- Quick and easy to learn
- Great for groups and laughs
- Deduction + luck well balanced
Keep in mind
- May frustrate non-bluffers
- Element randomness can annoy
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Samoa is a party of colors, bluffing, and deduction disguised as a light card game. Each player has a secret mask (no one knows who owns which) and the goal is to decorate it with colorful feathers to score points. Gameplay is simple: on your turn, you reveal a card from the deck and decide which mask to place it on (top or bottom). But here’s the twist: you can try to deduce who owns which mask to earn bonuses — or make others lose points if they figure out yours! The game has three rounds, so even if you mess up one, you still have a chance to bounce back. The elements water, fire, and air add a bit of controlled chaos: the sea might bring extra feathers, while fire + wind could burn your hard-earned points. Samoa is fast, fun, and perfect for those who enjoy games with a touch of psychology and luck. Pro tip: don’t celebrate too early — someone might flip the game until the very last moment!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
REC
3
BEST
4
REC
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
999 Games, Devir, HUCH!
Designer
Lars Jansen
Artist
Andrew Bosley
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
1,151owners
53wishlist
3want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Player count?
2-4. Best with 4 for maximum chaos and deduction!
Playtime?
About 25 mins — perfect for a quick game after lunch.
Hard to learn?
Nope! Rules are simple, but strategy gets deeper with replays.
Table space needed?
Almost none. Fits on a bar table — it’s a true pocket game.
Who’s this for?
Fans of Coup or Love Letter who want something more colorful and less friendship-breaking.
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