- BGG rank
- BGG #1,658
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Kahuna
- 2 players
- 30–40 min
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- 5.5
Discover India
2010
Rules assistance for Discover India
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- 2–5 players
- 30–45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Discover India
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Discover India is a board game released in 2010 for 2–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Peer Sylvester and Günter Cornett and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
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About the game
From the box: The players as part of a tourist group, travel through this fascinating country and discover different cultures, traditions and sights. They visit temples and animal parks and experience the bright and colorful diversity of the land. Tile by tile they collect various symbols to build a pattern called Kolam and the player who creates the longest sequences of these symbols recieve the most victory points.
Questions and answers
Discover India 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 Discover India is 30–45 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 Discover India for ages 8 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.
Discover India has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Discover India belongs to these categories: Travel. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Discover India are: Peer Sylvester and Günter Cornett. 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 Discover India 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.