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Lucky Luau
2020
Rules assistance for Lucky Luau
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- 2–6 players
- 10–20 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Lucky Luau is a board game released in 2020 for 2–6 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Jeffrey Boltz and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Pattern Building, and Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
Welcome to Hawaii! You’ve arrived for your vacation, and it’s time to hit the luau! As you arrive, you see a table full of beautiful and vibrant flowers. Here’s how it works: Once you find out who’s hosting the party, you’ll take flowers, leaves, nuts, and other items from the pile to string and match together the most impressive lei! Whoever has the best scoring lei when the flowers run out is the winner. You'll draw 1 card from the pile each turn. If you like it, you can string it onto your lei. If not, toss it back for someone else to take. You must string left to right, and cards only score if they're paired, or have special scoring conditions listed on them. Want to change it up? Pick 3 different hosts for each game from a group of 10+ who all offer bonus points if you meet their special scoring conditions! -description from publisher
Designers
Publishers
- CardLords
Questions and answers
Lucky Luau supports 2–6 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 Lucky Luau 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 Lucky Luau for ages 7 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.
Lucky Luau 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.
Lucky Luau belongs to these categories: Card Game and Number. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Pattern Building, and Pattern Recognition. 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 Lucky Luau are: Jeffrey Boltz. 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 Lucky Luau 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.