
- BGG rank
- BGG #871
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Cuba
- 2–5 players
- 75–120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2007

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Cubaneo is a board game released in 2026 for 2–5 players, 75–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Michael Rieneck and Stefan Stadler and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Auction / Bidding, and Voting.
Cuba before the Revolution: In turbulent times, the island’s cities strive for independent wealth and influence. Who will trade their products and commodities profitably on the domestic market, or earn the most from merchant ships? Who will send influential delegates to parliament to influence legislation and build distilleries, hotels, and banks for the prosperity of the people? In Cubaneo, you try to gain more victory points than the other players by shipping goods in the harbor, constructing buildings and using their abilities, and implementing certain acts that change the rules of game. —description from the publisher
Cubaneo supports 2–5 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 Cubaneo is 75–120 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 Cubaneo for ages 12 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.
Cubaneo has a complexity rating of 3.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Cubaneo belongs to these categories: Economic. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Auction / Bidding, and Voting. 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 Cubaneo are: Michael Rieneck and Stefan Stadler. 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 Cubaneo 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.