Maracaibo 2019
Designed by Alexander Pfister
What it is
A heavy economic, exploration, nautical game for 1-4 players (~30 min), built around contracts, end game bonuses, events.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #90 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
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How to play Maracaibo
Maracaibo is a heavy game (rated 3.9 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's an Economic, Exploration and Nautical game where the core of play revolves around Contracts, End Game Bonuses and Events. A heavy economic, exploration, nautical game for 1-4 players (~30 min), built around contracts, end game bonuses, events. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #90 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Maracaibo
How many players is Maracaibo?
Maracaibo plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play Maracaibo solo?
Yes — Maracaibo supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does Maracaibo work with 2 players?
Yes — Maracaibo plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Maracaibo take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is Maracaibo hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.9 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Maracaibo for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
Is Maracaibo beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 3.9/5 — so Maracaibo leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Maracaibo?
Maracaibo is an Economic, Exploration, Nautical game, built on Contracts, End Game Bonuses, Events.
Where to buy Maracaibo
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