Reef Project

Command a research vessel restoring dying coral reefs, one cleaned sector and completed mission at a time.

πŸ‘₯ 1–4 players⏱ approx. 90 minπŸͺ„ Takes some learning8+
🧩 Solo modeβ˜… 6.0 Β· BGG #3,176

Who it's for

Players drawn to environmental themes and set-collection euros who want a game that treats its conservation subject with genuine mechanical care.

Not for you if…

You want a fast, cutthroat game β€” Reef Project's pacing is measured and cooperative-feeling even though it's competitive.

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Vibe's take

Calm but purposeful β€” a steady rhythm of recharging and traveling, with real tension over which missions and sectors are worth committing to.

About this game

Reef Project puts you in command of a scientific vessel racing to save dying coral reefs from bleaching, pollution, and overfishing. You hire crew, clean polluted ocean sectors, and complete conservation missions across a variable-length game. It's an environmental theme handled with real mechanical weight, not just window dressing.

Coral reef conservation themeRecharge-or-travel turn structureVariable-length scoring race
By the numbers

Players

Best at 2–3 playersWorks with 1–4

Duration

45–90 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

3.0 / 5 β€” Medium

BGG Rating

6.0/10

Rank #3,176

835 ratings

Published

2024