- BGG rank
- BGG #12,969
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Batam
2025
Rules assistance for Batam
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–4 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Batam
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Batam is a board game released in 2025 for 3–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Stefan Dorra and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Worker Placement with Dice Workers.
About the game
Cast your sails and embark on a journey to Batam! —a high-seas race with a twist where riches, not speed, wins the day! Featuring exclusive gameplay development by Crafty Games, you're the captain of a scrappy ship, racing to visit four far-flung islands on your way to Batam. To win, you'll need to outsmart your rivals to rake in the most rewards- but here's the twist: You must hire your crew (with bribes, of course), roll your sailors (dice), then assign them to other players' ships —never your own! Outsmart the competition by bumping their best sailors and sabotaging their plans. But watch out - you might get seasick crew that refuses to sail! Navigate the archipelago to drop your markers first, claim island rewards, and charge latecomers for stepping on your turf. Pay your sailors well, manage your moves wisely, and time your return to port just right. First to the bay doesn’t win—richest pirate takes the crown! —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Playte
- Crafty Games
Questions and answers
Batam supports 3–4 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 Batam 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 Batam 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.
Batam has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Batam belongs to these categories: Economic, Dice, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Worker Placement with Dice Workers. 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 Batam are: Stefan Dorra. 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 Batam 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.