Four factions, one sacred tree, and New Zealand's settlement told as asymmetric strategy.
Who it's for
Strategy fans who like area-control games with genuinely asymmetric factions and a distinctive historical theme.
Not for you if…
Skip it if your group prefers straightforward, symmetric strategy – learning four completely different factions' goals takes real upfront effort.
Vibe's take
Sharp and tense – simultaneous reveals create real uncertainty, and every faction pulls the table in a different direction.
Kauri retells the settlement of New Zealand through four wildly asymmetric factions – the Maori, the English, the possums, and the kiwis – each pursuing a completely different path to victory around the sacred Kauri tree. Over five intense rounds, players play cards simultaneously to build territory while trying to keep rivals from scoring too freely.
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Players
Duration
40–60 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.2 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
5.8/10
Rank #4,549
584 ratings
Published
2023
Language
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