Hawaii

Published 2011

Game description from the publisher: Don't expect to lie around the sun, lazily sipping cocktails and passively watching hula dancers, because the tactical game Hawaii is not a paradise for idlers, but rather for bold, active strategists. Restlessly, they'll move their pieces on the game board, facing constant challenges in terms of making their beautiful villages on this beautiful island as profitable as possible. Only those who will be able to use their dwindling resources to meet the increasing demands over five rounds will find a spot for themselves on the beach. In Hawaii, players must make use of their limited resources to score points by growing their villages and exploring the surrounding islands. Your chieftains move around the board to purchase new tiles for their villages, hopefully grabbing the best deals before their opponents. Three different currencies are used to pay for these trips, so make sure you don't run out of any of them too quickly. Players are also rewarded for providing for their people (measured essentially by how much they bought on a given turn), but your meager income shrinks as the game goes on. Players will have to balance a number of ways to score points to secure their victory.

Designers

Hawaii

Game Info

Players
2-5 Players
Time
1.5 hours
Weight
Medium — 2.9/5
Year
2011
BGG Rating
7.10
BGG Rank
#1187
Min Age
13+

Frequently Asked Questions

Hawaii supports 2 to 5 players. The community rates it best at 3 players.
A typical game of Hawaii takes about 90 minutes.
Hawaii has a complexity rating of 2.90/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Hawaii is 13+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Hawaii has a rating of 7.10/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 4,672 ratings. It is ranked #1187 overall.
Hawaii was designed by Greg Daigle. It was published in 2011.