# Viva Catrina

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: #5223
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.73 / 5
- **Designers**: Fred Boulle, Grégory Grard
- **Artists**: Jérémie Fleury
- **Publishers**: The Flying Games, 25th Century Games
- **Categories**: Animals, City Building, Exploration, Fantasy, Mythology
- **Mechanics**: Connections, Matching, Network and Route Building, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love network-building games with vibrant themes and accessible rules.Colorful and immersive visualsSmooth connection mechanicsWell-balanced competitive tensionVisual satisfaction in village growthPlacement errors can be punishingTight competition for key tilesRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ever imagined organizing the most colorful party in the afterlife? In Viva Catrina, you dive deep into the Mexican Day of the Dead, where your mission is to honor those who have passed under the watchful eye of the iconic La Catrina. But it's not just about the festivities; there's a lot of strategy involved in building your village. The heart of the game lies in tile placement, where every choice defines how your settlement grows.

Throughout the match, you must keep a close eye on the available tiles to map out clever routes. The challenge is to connect butterflies and visitors, while also erecting pedestals to attract mysterious chimeras. To give your score a real boost, you'll need to carefully plan your balloon flights. Efficiency is the name of the game: one misplaced tile could block your own path and make your objectives unreachable.

There's a pleasant tension as players race for the best chimeras and balloon tiles, but the overall game flow remains smooth. The greatest satisfaction comes from looking at the table at the end of the match and seeing how your village expanded and came to life, turning the board into a vibrant mosaic of tradition and fantasy. It's the kind of game that blends the calmness of layout planning with the adrenaline of competing for essential resources. If you enjoy network-building games with a rich and visually striking theme, this is the perfect pick.

## FAQ
### Is the game too complex?
Not at all. It has a low-medium weight (1.7), making it easy to learn while offering depth in connection planning.

### How long does a game last?
It's quite dynamic! Games last around 30 minutes, perfect for those who want to play multiple rounds.

### How many people can play?
The game accommodates 2 to 6 players, making it very versatile for different group sizes.

### Do I need to know about Mexican culture to play?
Not at all! The theme is beautiful and immersive, but the rules are intuitive and independent of any prior knowledge.

### What is the main challenge of the game?
The biggest challenge is spatial planning; a single misplaced tile can potentially stall your entire strategy.

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