- BGG rating
- 7.5
Rules assistance for Race to the Raft: Kickstarter Pack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 40–120 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Race to the Raft: Kickstarter Pack
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Race to the Raft: Kickstarter Pack is an expansion for Race to the Raft released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 40–120 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Frank West and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Tile Placement, and Square Grid.
About the game
The Race to the Raft Kickstarter Pack is an expansion for Race to the Raft adding new content and deluxe component upgrades to the game. More scenarios and special island boards The Kickstarter campaign book introduces 28 new scenarios which make use of 4 special island boards which are included in the pack, offering new options and challenges. Hybrid fire tiles Add hybrid fire tiles to your fire bag and try to bridge the fire on your island with tiny gaps cats can use, these larger more complex shapes offer greater challenges alongside potential benefits. Expert scenarios Introducing 4 expert scenarios for those wanting the greatest challenge. These scenarios are larger than others, offering a 2-hour experience! Upgraded components Replace your talk, meow, and water tokens with large wooden upgrades. -description from designer
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- The City of Games
Questions and answers
Race to the Raft: Kickstarter Pack 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 Race to the Raft: Kickstarter Pack is 40–120 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 Race to the Raft: Kickstarter Pack 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.
Race to the Raft: Kickstarter Pack has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Race to the Raft: Kickstarter Pack belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Animals, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Tile Placement, and Square Grid. 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 Race to the Raft: Kickstarter Pack are: Frank West. 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 Race to the Raft: Kickstarter Pack as an expansion for Race to the Raft. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Race to the Raft to use it. Check that your edition of Race to the Raft is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.