Saint Malo

Published 2012

Developer Stefan Brück at alea describes Saint Malo as "a light, dice-rolling strategy game in which the players draw their own city buildings, walls, and people on wipe-off boards". In more detail, in Saint Malo players roll five dice to gain various resources; combinations of dice create enhancements like characters or buildings, which can provide additional victory points, money, or special actions, such as altering the outcome of a die roll. Players draw symbols for their holdings on erasable boards showing a grids of their cities to create individual towns. Players could build storehouses on particular squares, for example, then place a merchant nearby to gain money each turn. Another important character is the soldier; players must acquire these to defend themselves from pirate attacks that can decimate their towns. Saint Malo rates a 2 out of 10 on Alea's difficulty scale.

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Line Drawing Paper-and-Pencil Re-rolling and Locking

Categories

City Building Dice

Designers

Inka Brand Markus Brand

Publishers

alea Ravensburger Spieleverlag GmbH
Saint Malo

Game Info

Players
2-5 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.9/5
Year
2012
BGG Rating
6.44
BGG Rank
#3278
Min Age
9+

Frequently Asked Questions

Saint Malo supports 2 to 5 players. The community rates it best at 2 players.
A typical game of Saint Malo takes about 45 minutes.
Saint Malo has a complexity rating of 1.90/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Saint Malo is 9+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Saint Malo has a rating of 6.44/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 2,443 ratings. It is ranked #3278 overall.
Saint Malo was designed by Inka Brand, Markus Brand. It was published in 2012.