Riff Raff

Published 2012

A dexterity game where players take turning loading wooden "stuff" onto a swaying wooden ship. Bottles, sailors, rats and other cargo are placed on the body of the ship and three yardarms that protrude from the mast. Each player has the same set of objects and a hand of cards numbered 1-10. Choose one card, then reveal it simultaneously with the other players. On your turn you place any piece you want onto the numbered space you chose. If the cargo is not balanced, the ship will sway to and fro, and one or more items may fall off the ship. If you tip pieces off the ship, you can save them by catching them, but whatever you don't catch is added to the pieces you need to get rid of. The first player to get rid of all his objects wins the game.

Mechanics

Dexterity

Categories

Action / Dexterity Party Game Pirates

Designers

Christoph Cantzler

Publishers

Zoch Verlag

Awards

As d'Or Jeu de l'Année Enfant 2014 Winner
Riff Raff

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light — 1.19/5
Year
2012
BGG Rating
6.92
BGG Rank
#2367
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Riff Raff supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Riff Raff takes about 30 minutes.
Riff Raff has a complexity rating of 1.19/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Riff Raff is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Riff Raff has a rating of 6.92/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 2,067 ratings. It is ranked #2367 overall.
Riff Raff was designed by Christoph Cantzler. It was published in 2012.