12 Rivers

Send warriors upriver to gather rare bounties before rivals claim the best spots.

πŸ‘₯ 2–4 players⏱ approx. 75 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min6+
β˜… 5.6 Β· BGG #10,015

Who it's for

Worker-placement fans who enjoy a resource-optimization puzzle wrapped in a gentle fantasy theme.

Not for you if…

You want heavy direct conflict rather than a mostly parallel race for resources.

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Vibe's take

Steadily competitive, a quiet race up the map where timing your climb matters more than raw luck.

About this game

12 Rivers has you leading alpaca herders along mountain waterways in search of nature's bounty. You climb toward the river's source for richer resources, but the higher you reach, the more camping gear it costs to get your warriors there and back.

Worker placement along a riverRisk-reward resource gatheringRarity-based scoring over five rounds
By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 2–4

Duration

45–75 min

Ages 6+

Complexity

1.8 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

5.6/10

Rank #10,015

176 ratings

Published

2022

Language

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