
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,868
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Kitsunedo
- 2–6 players
- 15–35 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2023

2024
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Navia is a board game released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by José Luis Trassierra and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Race.
Navia is a wild downstream race where rival clans compete for control of the forest. Every spring, with the thaw and the rains, the Northern rivers turn into dangerous water racing tracks. Otters, badgers, hedgehogs, and foxes compete to win the favor of the goddess Navia and extend their dominion over the territory throughout the year, until the next spring. Lead your clan through fast currents and dangerous obstacles. Steal, sabotage, use hidden powers, attack your rivals, and earn the favor of the goddess Navia. Anything goes to win. The problem is that your rivals will do the same. —description from the publisher --- Navia es una alocada carrera río abajo en la que los clanes rivales compiten por el control del bosque. Cada primavera, con el deshielo y las lluvias, los ríos del Norte se convierten en peligrosas pistas de carreras acuáticas. Nutrias, tejones, erizos y zorros compiten por lograr el favor de la diosa Navia y extender su dominio sobre el territorio durante todo el año, hasta la próxima primavera. Lidera a tu clan a través de rápidas corrientes y peligrosos obstáculos. Roba, sabotea, usa poderes ocultos, ataca a tus rivales y logra el favor de la diosa Navia. Todo vale para ganar. El problema es que tus rivales harán lo mismo. —description from the publisher (Spanish)
Navia 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 Navia is 20–30 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 Navia 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.
Navia 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.
Navia belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Race. 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 Navia are: José Luis Trassierra. 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 Navia 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.