- BGG rating
- 7.1
Bali: Temple of Shiva
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,065
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Bali
2017
Rules assistance for Bali
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Bali
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Bali is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Klaus-Jürgen Wrede and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Stock Holding.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Bali: Village of Tani
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 2019
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- 9.0
Bali: Jungle of Jembrana
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
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About the game
The inhabitants of Bali regard their island as a world of gods and demons. The people sacrifice much of the harvest to appease these gods and the spirits of their ancestors. Farmers collect goods on the fields. When a shrine is built, these goods can be sacrificed. Priests help with these sacrifices and also chase away any demons. The Bali game system is refined and novel: Take one card from the general display and reveal the card lying underneath — which could be disastrous for all! Only those who make the right decisions will please the gods best and score the most points. Bali, a new edition of Rapa Nui, contains two new variants: "The Demon" and "The Oracle".
Designers
Publishers
- Delta Vision Publishing
- Ediciones MasQueOca
- YOKA Games
- White Goblin Games
Questions and answers
Bali supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Bali is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Bali for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Bali has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Bali belongs to these categories: Card Game and Economic. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Stock Holding. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Bali are: Klaus-Jürgen Wrede. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Bali as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.