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Spiel des Jahres 2005 and Deutscher Spiele Preis 2005

Box art for Niagara
Spiel des JahresDeutscher Spiele Preis

2004Thomas Liesching

6.5

Rating BoardGameGeek

9,123 ratings

Players
3–5
Duration
45 min30–45 min
Complexity
1.8/5Light
Age
8+
  • Nautical

2 awards

All of its awards

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About the game

Niagara is set in the not particularly safe world of rushing waterfalls. In the late 18th Century, the Shawnee and Iroquois Indians pointed white Desperadoes, Mercenaries and Adventurers in the direction of hidden caches of valuable jewels, in the hopes of turning them against one another and away from their territorial expansion ambitions. Players play as some of those Adventurers.

The first player to be able to claim ownership of five jewels is the winner. But the chase after the riches has some snags. The speed of the river is always changing, since the speed depends on the decisions of the players and the changeable weather. And once a canoe goes over the falls, it's a hefty investment to replace it. And there are also the Desperadoes to contend with, who aren't above trying to plunder the riches from Adventurers returning home. Niagara is distinguished by an innovative movement mechanic as well as a beautiful three-dimensional rendering of the waterfall setting.

Expanded by:

Niagara: Diamond Joe
Niagara: The Spirits of Niagara

Mechanics

  • Bias
  • Hand Management
  • Pick-up and Deliver
  • Set Collection
  • Simultaneous Action Selection
  • Slide / Push