Pelican Bay (2013)

About this game

Welcome to PELICAN BAY! An exotic island world grows turn by turn under the warm sun – with water, beaches and tropical forests. How to play By placing tiles we enlarge the exotic paradise step by step. Who enlarges areas skillfully and is able to close as many areas as possible to attract blue pelicans has the best chances of winning. The sun discs offer interesting blockade possibilities.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.2/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.