Santorini

Published 2016

Santorini is a non-abstract re-imagining of the 2004 edition. Since its original inception over 30 years ago, Santorini has been endlessly developed, enhanced and refined by mathematician and educator, Dr. Gordon Hamilton. Santorini is a highly accessible pure strategy game that is simple enough for an elementary school classroom. But with enough gameplay depth and content for even hardcore gamers to explore, Santorini is truly a game for everyone. The rules are deceptively simple. Each turn consists of 2 steps: 1. Move - move one of your builders into a neighboring space. You may move your Builder Pawn on the same level, step-up one level, or step down any number of levels. 2. Build - Then construct a building level adjacent to the builder you moved. When building on top of the third level, place a dome instead, removing that space from play. Winning the game - If either of your builders reaches the third level, you win. Variable player powers - What makes Santorini truly special is its seamless integration of variable player powers into a pure-strategy game. Dr Hamilton has designed over 40 thematic god and hero powers, each fundamentally changing the way the game is played.

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Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
20 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.72/5
Year
2016
BGG Rating
7.33
BGG Rank
#308
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Santorini supports 2 to 4 players. The community rates it best at 2 players.
A typical game of Santorini takes about 20 minutes.
Santorini has a complexity rating of 1.72/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Santorini is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Santorini has a rating of 7.33/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 41,868 ratings. It is ranked #308 overall.
Santorini was designed by Gord!. It was published in 2016.