
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,225
- BGG rating
- 7.1
The Great Barrier Reef Card Game
- 1–5 players
- 15–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020

2024
Rules assistance for Naéco
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Naéco is a board game released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Florent Toscano and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Pattern Building.
Explore the abyss to observe species, each more surprising than the last. Naéco is a tactical and easy-to-access game that invites you to the bottom of the ocean. It offers an original system of game objectives, allowing all parts to be different and the player to adapt! To win, you will need to advance your scientific research, explore balanced biodiversity and prioritize certain species to observe. The game is developed in partnership with the NGO Sea Shepherd France. —description from the designer
Naéco supports 1–4 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 Naéco is 15–30 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 Naéco 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.
Naéco 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.
Naéco belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Pattern Building. 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 Naéco are: Florent Toscano. 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 Naéco 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.