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- BGG #2,647
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Space Cadets
- 3–6 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2012
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- BGG #23,401
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- 5.9
Maldivia
2023
Rules assistance for Maldivia
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- 2–4 players
- 30–40 min
- 8+
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Maldivia
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Maldivia is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 30–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Roberto Fraga and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Modular Board, and Programmed Movement.
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About the game
Fishing can be so beautiful – if you can see where your boat is drifting. But off Maldivia, thick clouds of fog make the sea all around disappear. Fishing grounds become invisible, and the routes of the fishing boats cross each other in inscrutable ways. In Maldivia, all players decide on their next moves simultaneously, trying to anticipate where others might go. Those who counter currents and sharks with finesse and let fog roll in before the eyes of the other "net operators" increase their own "catch quotas". But large quantities of fish are not enough; only those who bring sought-after types of fish safely to the market ships at the ever-changing edge of the foldable playing field will keep their sails filled – and win the game before it is lost in the fog.
Questions and answers
Maldivia 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 Maldivia is 30–40 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 Maldivia 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.
The main mechanics of Maldivia are Set Collection, Modular Board, and Programmed Movement. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Maldivia and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Maldivia are: Roberto Fraga. 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 Maldivia 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.