Pura Vida - strategy game

Product detailed description

Embark on a breathtaking journey through Costa Rica's stunning national parks! Pura Vida is a vibrant tile-laying strategy game that celebrates the incredible biodiversity of this Central American paradise. From dense rainforests and volcanic landscapes to sandy shores, Costa Rica is home to a wide range of wildlife, including the iconic red-eyed tree frog, sloths, toucans, and many more.

As a park ranger, your goal is to create a balanced ecosystem by carefully placing animals and landscapes in your own national park. Will you focus on different species in the same habitat, the same species in various habitats, or a colorful mix of both?

The game offers a simple yet strategic experience, where timing is key—when should you explore further, and when is it better to take a break? With its quick gameplay, engaging decisions, and stunning artwork, Pura Vida is a perfect choice for families and strategy lovers alike, bringing the relaxed and joyful spirit of Costa Rica to your tabletop.

Gameplay:

On your turn, choose between two actions:
a) Move – Move your ranger along the path and take the tile where your movement ends. Place this tile in your national park, trying to align animals and landscapes to maximize points.
b) Rest – Move your ranger to the rest area and skip further moves for this round.

Scoring:
Every time you place a tile in your national park, you score points based on biodiversity criteria:

• 2/2/3 points for a row or column of 3/4/5 tiles with the same landscape but different animals.
• 2/2/3 points for a row or column of 3/4/5 tiles with the same animals but different landscapes.
• 1/1/2 points for a row or column of 3/4/5 tiles with both different animals and different landscapes.

The game ends when a player reaches at least 20 points – they win the game!