Karuba*
Karuba is a tile-laying race game that combines strategy with a touch of luck, as players navigate their explorers through a dense jungle to reach temples and collect treasures. Each player's decision-making skills are put to the test as they create paths and vie to be the first to explore the riches of Karuba.
Gameplay Overview
- Tile Drawing and Placement: One player draws tiles that all players use to lay paths on their individual boards.
 - Race to Temples: Players aim to navigate their explorers through the jungle to reach corresponding temples first.
 - Collecting Treasures: Along the paths, players can collect additional points by picking up items like gold nuggets and crystals.
 - Game End and Victory: The game concludes when a player gets all their explorers to temples or when the last tile is drawn. The player with the most points wins.
 
Game Dynamics
- Identical Starting Boards: All players begin with the same board layout, ensuring a level playing field.
 - Strategic Path Building: Players must strategically lay out their tiles to create efficient paths to the temples.
 - Exploration and Patience: Finding the best routes through the jungle requires careful planning and adaptability.
 
Conclusion
Karuba offers a delightful mix of strategy and excitement, ideal for players who enjoy puzzle-solving and racing against opponents. The game's simple yet engaging mechanics make it suitable for families and players looking for a light but stimulating board game experience.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2016
- 2 - 4 Players
 - 30 - 40 Minutes
 - 8+ years old
 - Immediately playable
 
We like Karuba so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2025
- Position 4 in All "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪 2016" game award winners & nominees in comparison
 - Position 4 in All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 2016" game award winners & nominees in comparison
 - Position 20 in The best board games under 30€
 - Position 14 in The best board games under 40€
 - Position 7 in The best board games with exploration elements
 - Position 3 in The best games from Rüdiger Dorn 🇩🇪👨
 - Position 3 in The Best Games from HABA 🇩🇪🏢
 - Position 4 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2015 game fair in Essen, Germany
 - Position 7 in The best games released in 2015📆
 - Position 8 in The best games where objects are randomly selected (Bingo-Style)
 - Position 6 in The best games where you can build routes or networks
 - Position 5 in The best games where you can connect dots together
 - Position 11 in The best games with Simultaneous Action Selection
 - Position 6 in The best grid-movement board games
 - Position 25 in The Best "Japan Boardgame Prize🇯🇵" winners and nominees
 - Position 23 in The best "Juego del Año🇪🇸" winners and nominees
 - Position 8 in The best puzzle board, card & dice games
 - Position 17 in The best tile placement games
 - Position 9 in The Best "Vuoden Peli🇫🇮" winners and nominees
 
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