
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,267
- BGG rating
- 6.0
The Ants Go Marching
- 2–4 players
- 25 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2016
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2016
Rules assistance for Reef Route
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players
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Reef Route is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Arpad Fritsche and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
A myriad fish wiggle in the ocean, and you are part of a large school of tropical fish trying to find shelter on a reef. You are helping the small fish travel on their chosen route to the reef where they can stay safe from predators. Reef Route is a fun and thrilling game full of surprises and exciting challenges all the way until the players reach their final destination! —description from the publisher GOAL OF THE GAME The goal is to reach with its small fish reef safe and stay there until it no longer remains any small fish on board. MECHANISM Using the dice, do move the small fish or large predators towards each other. Warning, you will make progress sometimes the fish of your opponents. Be the first to cross the reef! —user summary
Reef Route 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 Reef Route is 15 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 Reef Route for ages 5 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.
Reef Route has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Reef Route belongs to these categories: Animals and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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 Reef Route are: Arpad Fritsche. 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 Reef Route 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.