Kavango

Draft a thriving African nature reserve, one endangered species at a time.

πŸ‘₯ 1–5 players⏱ approx. 60 minπŸͺ„ A round to warm up10+
🧩 Solo modeβ˜… 6.2 Β· BGG #2,181

Who it's for

Nature lovers and drafting fans who want a quick, thematically rich game about building something rather than tearing it down.

Not for you if…

You dislike simultaneous-action games or want deep long-term strategy β€” Kavango resolves in a brisk 60 minutes.

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Vibe's take

Brisk and tactile β€” simultaneous drafting keeps everyone engaged at once, with just enough tension in the final round's tight choices.

About this game

Kavango puts you in the boots of a Conservation Expert rewilding a stretch of Southern African wilderness. Across three fast simultaneous rounds, you draft species and research cards to grow your ecosystem, earning money to fund protection for vulnerable and endangered animals. The reserve with the highest score at the end wins.

Simultaneous card draftingEcosystem-building puzzleReal conservation theme
By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 1–5

Duration

40–60 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

2.3 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

6.2/10

Rank #2,181

1.2k ratings

Published

2024

Language

Moderate text