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Mask of Moai
2017
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- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Mask of Moai is a board game released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Takashi Hamada and its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Mask of Moai is a cooperative game in which Virtual Reality (VR) is used. Insert a free application installed Smartphone into the Moai shaped VR goggles ! By wearing the VR goggles, a view of the interior of the temple will be shown. Explain the scenery you have seen to your team members and create a map of the temple. Lurking inside the temple there are three strange creatures named Rapa Rapas. The person who finds a Rapa Rapa must try to remember its appearance and create its shape with clay. The clay Rapa Rapas will be moved on the map when the answer is checked. The game is won if the map is correct and the Rapa Rapas are gathered in one place to be rescued. A smartphone is required to play this game. Story A long time ago a people called the Moai has been living in a region in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. They worshipped sacred animals called Rapa Rapas. However, due to a crustal movement, their land sank into the ocean. Only Rapa Nui (Easter Island) was left. The surviving Moai conducted bloody wars to get in control of the limited remaining land and the civilization fell into decline. Facing this sad situation, some of the Moai decided to leave their homeland, venturing into space, seeking for new grounds to live..... In AD 20XX, descendants of these Moai astronauts have returned to our planet to investigate their ancestry. They are convinced of the presence of Rapa Rapa's, sleeping in an ancient Moai temple on the bottom of the ocean. You will become a member of the Moai expedition team. Look into the ruin and complete the map to guide the Rapa Rapas out of the temple. Gather them in one place to take them up into the UFO. However:.., a lot of energy has been consumed to return to Earth. There is just enough left for a single attempt to gather the Rapa Rapas and to take them into space...... CONTENTS 20 Submerged Tiles,10 Land Tiles, 60 Wall Pieces (6 Colors, 10 Each), 20 Connection Pieces, 6 View Markers, 3 Emergency Time Markers, 1 Rapa Rapa Marker, 5 Rapa Rapa Face Markers, 1 Clay, 6 Rule Cards, 6 Hint Cards, 12 Challenge Cards, 1 Mask of Moai
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Questions and answers
Mask of Moai 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 Mask of Moai is 30–60 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 Mask of Moai for ages 10 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.
Mask of Moai 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.
Mask of Moai belongs to these categories: Party Game, Puzzle, and Maze. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Cooperative Game. 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 Mask of Moai are: Takashi Hamada. 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 Mask of Moai 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.