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Lava Land
2022
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- 3–5 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 3 players
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Lava Land is a board game released in 2022 for 3–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Luc Rémond and David Simiand and its main mechanics are Take That, Race, and Player Elimination.
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About the game
Have you heard of Lava Land, a paradise island for tourists and explorers? There is plenty to enjoy: emerald plateaus with ancient temples, tropical fruit growing at every step, and the famous volcano erupting with lava… Wait, what? On a tour to the main temple of the island, a rather nosy tourist pushed a peculiar lever… and the spirits of the island have awakened! You will be trying to save your lives and the relics of this island by outrunning the lava — with the help of the spirits, if you’re lucky, or hindrance… if not so lucky. When (and if) you get back home, the World Island Culture Organization will happily accept your miraculously saved relics and offer a handsome reward for your bravery. On your way to the mainland, a continental breakfast you had in the morning will not be enough. Make sure to stash some food for the journey, but don’t drop your guard: your companions can fall victim to the mischievous spirits of the island and push you right into the boiling lava! Oh boy! GAMEPLAY 1. Picking up dice — Simultaneously All dice are rolled, and each player must take any three of them — one at a time, with one hand only — as fast as they can. 2. Resolving your combination — Taking turns Each player resolves all effects of their combination: advancing along the corresponding tracks, purchasing cards, activating traps, and advancing lava! GAME END If you have 7 bananas, you may enter the rescue boat. When all players are either in the boat or out of the race, the survivor with the most relics wins. —description from the publisher
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- Hobby World
Questions and answers
Lava Land supports 3–5 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 Lava Land is 30 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 Lava Land 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.
Lava Land has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Lava Land belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Take That, Race, and Player Elimination. 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 Lava Land are: Luc Rémond and David Simiand. 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 Lava Land 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.