
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,018
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Chocobo's Dungeon: The Board Game
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2024

2019
Rules assistance for Final Fantasy XIV: Gold Saucer Cactpot Party
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Final Fantasy XIV: Gold Saucer Cactpot Party is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Yoshihiko Uto (宇藤慶彦).
Adventurers fight tirelessly in service of the realm, but all work and no play makes for weary travelers, so come one, come all to the Manderville Gold Saucer — an amusement facility where you can take a break and regain the energy to face your next adventure head on! Final Fantasy XIV: Gold Saucer Cactpot Party is a board game reimagining of the Mini Cactpot, a popular attraction found within the Manderville Gold Saucer! Gather your friends and challenge this new party game! —description from the publisher
Final Fantasy XIV: Gold Saucer Cactpot Party 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 Final Fantasy XIV: Gold Saucer Cactpot Party is 10–20 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 Final Fantasy XIV: Gold Saucer Cactpot Party for ages 6 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.
Final Fantasy XIV: Gold Saucer Cactpot Party has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Final Fantasy XIV: Gold Saucer Cactpot Party belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Video Game Theme. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Final Fantasy XIV: Gold Saucer Cactpot Party and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Final Fantasy XIV: Gold Saucer Cactpot Party are: Yoshihiko Uto (宇藤慶彦). 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 Final Fantasy XIV: Gold Saucer Cactpot Party 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.