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Caral

Caral

Funtails · 2022
2–460–120 min12+ yrs2.5/5 complexity6.7 BGG#10.278 BGG608
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How do you play Caral?

In Caral all players take on the role of master builders, creating pyramids in a rhythmic cycle of years while influencing the duration of each cycle. The unique progress rhythm allows players to put pressure on each other.

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Caral box art
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In Caral all players take on the role of master builders, creating pyramids in a rhythmic cycle of years while influencing the duration of each cycle. The unique progress rhythm allows players to put pressure on each other. Will you master the well-interlocked mechanics in order to win?

During the game we find ourselves over 4500 years in the past, competing against each other and experiencing ancient Caral in its heyday.

Caral will surprise you with a fresh gaming experience! What starts out very simple, develops surprisingly complex. For example, Alpacas and resource cards allow you more flexibility on the spiral path. But sacrificing valuable cards in the annual ceremony can give you great advantages over fellow players. It's all a matter of tactics!

Make Caral your very own game with different modules that allow you to increase game complexity as desired (chronicle style)—turning Caral into a game you can enjoy with your family and with experienced gamers alike.

—description from the publisher

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity2.5 / 5
BGG rating6.7 / 10
Language dependence
Some text — easily memorized
🌐 plays without English
Play time
60–120 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#10.278

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Q1How much does Caral cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Caral cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Caral?
Caral is a ancient game, for 2–4 players, taking ~60–120 minutes, featuring auction: once around. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Caral — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Caral support?
Caral is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Caral take?
A game of Caral takes about 60–120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Caral for?
Caral is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Caral?
Caral has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.5 out of 5.
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