# Vanuatu

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: #1478
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 3.29 / 5
- **Designers**: Alain Epron
- **Artists**: Cédrick Le Bihan
- **Publishers**: Krok Nik Douil editions, Asterion Press, Coffee Haus Games, HUCH!
- **Categories**: Economic, Nautical
- **Mechanics**: Action Drafting, Auction / Bidding, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Lose a Turn, Map Addition, Market, Modular Board, Turn Order: Claim Action

## Verdict
If you enjoy games with majority contests and a board that grows each round, Vanuatu might be your next addiction! Get ready for a strategic game with plenty of interaction.Tense majority contestsDynamic modular boardConstant player interactionClever resource managementCan frustrate newcomersBlocking can be intenseInitial learning curveRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Vanuatu, you take on the role of a local inhabitant trying to prosper over eight intense turns. To do so, you'll need to master managing natural resources, valuable items, the local currency (vatus), and attracting tourists. Money can come in various forms: trading with foreign countries, transporting tourists between islands, or even through the famous sand drawings, a local cultural tradition. Each round, the archipelago expands, and you'll have to plan your actions very carefully using five action tokens. The catch is that you can only perform an action if you have the majority of tokens on that space. This means you'll sometimes have to wait for other players to move their tokens to do what you planned, or even lose the chance to perform an action if you can't secure the majority. A good strategy involves not only optimizing your moves but also blocking opponents, preventing them from selling fish they haven't caught yet, for example – the order of actions is crucial! Resources are scarce, so being quick is essential. And beware: in Vanuatu, being rich is temporary! Upon accumulating ten vatus, they automatically convert into prosperity points, leaving you poor again. But don't despair; ten special men can help you along the way, each offering a unique bonus to your actions. Being the first player of the round gives you the advantage of choosing before everyone else. Vanuatu is a strategy game that blends planning, majority contests, and a lot of interaction, perfect for those who enjoy blocking and being blocked!

## FAQ
### How many players does Vanuatu support and what's the average playtime?
Vanuatu is for 2 to 5 players, and a game typically lasts around 90 minutes.

### Is the game too complex for beginners?
Vanuatu has a medium complexity rating (3.29/5 on BGG), meaning it requires some attention and strategy but isn't considered overly complex. Players with some board game experience will adapt well.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The goal is to accumulate the most prosperity points by the end of eight rounds, by managing resources, vatus (money), and attracting tourists.

### Is player interaction high in this game?
Yes, interaction is a strong point of Vanuatu. The majority mechanic for taking actions and the ability to block opponents create a highly competitive environment.

### Does the board change with each game?
Yes, Vanuatu uses a modular board that expands during the game, ensuring each playthrough is different and offers new challenges.

### Do I need to know English to play?
There is no language dependency to play Vanuatu; the rules and components do not require English knowledge.

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