Santa Cruz

Build on a volcanic island and time your scoring cards so you cash in before your rivals do.

👥 2–4 players⏱ approx. 45 min🪄 A round to warm up8+

★ 5.9 · BGG #3,708

Who it's for

Players who enjoy timing and interaction, and like that scoring benefits everyone so bluffing your intentions pays off.

Not for you if…

You want a solitaire optimization puzzle, or dislike that a rival can trigger scoring and cash in on your hard work.

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Vibe's take

Sharp and interactive, a game of nerve where the best builder loses to whoever scores at the right moment.

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About this game

An island-building card game played twice through, where you construct homes, churches and lighthouses while quietly deciding when to trigger scoring for everyone. You play a travel card to build in your color or a scoring card that pays out one building type for all players, so timing your reveals is the whole game. A lurking volcano can wipe the board.

Shared scoring you decide when to triggerA volcano that can wipe the boardPlay twice and rebuild smarter

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