Ra 1999
Designed by Reiner Knizia
What it is
A light-to-medium ancient, mythology game for 2-5 players (~45 min), built around auction / bidding, auction: once around, closed economy auction.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #114 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Ra
Ra is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.3 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–5 players, runs about 45 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's an Ancient and Mythology game where the core of play revolves around Auction / Bidding, Auction: Once Around and Closed Economy Auction. A light-to-medium ancient, mythology game for 2-5 players (~45 min), built around auction / bidding, auction: once around, closed economy auction. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #114 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 Ra
How many players is Ra?
Ra plays with 2–5 players.
Does Ra work with 2 players?
Yes — Ra plays 2–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Ra take to play?
About 45 minutes per game.
Is Ra hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.3 out of 5 — medium-light. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Ra for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
What kind of game is Ra?
Ra is an Ancient, Mythology game, built on Auction / Bidding, Auction: Once Around, Closed Economy Auction.
Where to buy Ra
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