Reef Architects
1-4 players30-45 minutesEasy to Medium

Reef Architects

Building Underwater Worlds

Build and protect a thriving coral ecosystem while adapting to changing ocean conditions.

Origin Story

Conceived while diving the Great Barrier Reef, capturing the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. The game emerged from witnessing both the beauty and fragility of coral reefs, aiming to create awareness through engaging gameplay.

How to Play

Overview

Players are reef architects placing coral tiles to create thriving ecosystems.

Setup

Each player receives a reef board and starting coral tiles. Ocean condition cards are shuffled to create dynamic environmental challenges.

Gameplay

1

Place a coral tile on your reef board

2

Each coral type attracts specific marine life

3

Create symbiotic chains for bonus points

4

Adapt to changing ocean conditions each round

Winning

Score points by achieving biodiversity goals while maintaining reef health. The player with the most balanced and diverse ecosystem wins.

Game Components

4 Reef Boards
120 Coral Tiles (6 types)
60 Marine Life Tokens
40 Ocean Condition Cards
4 Reference Cards
1 Scorepad