
- BGG rank
- BGG #120
- BGG rating
- 7.7
The Quest for El Dorado
- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Ra: Traders
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Ra: Traders is an expansion for Ra released in 2025 for 2–5 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia.
An expansion to the auction game RA, Traders adds a new tile type to your experience. Leverage the Nile River to send vessels around the region to grow your Dynasty through trade and communication. Bring back precious treasures and rare goods to extend your reach and solidify your place among the Gods. -description from publisher
Ra: Traders supports 2–5 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 Ra: Traders 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 Ra: Traders for ages 12 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.
Ra: Traders has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Ra: Traders belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Ra: Traders and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Ra: Traders are: Reiner Knizia. 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 Ra: Traders as an expansion for Ra. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Ra to use it. Check that your edition of Ra is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.