Ra
2–5 players • ages 12+ • 25th Century Games • 1999
- Publisher
- 25th Century Games · DiceTree Games · Hobby World · Ravensburger
- First published
- 1999
- Players
- 2–5 players
- Age
- 12+
How it plays
Ra plays 2–5 players and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
Designed by Reiner Knizia and first published in 1999, Ra is an auction-based board game set in Ancient Egypt. The game was created during a prolific period for Knizia, who focused on distilling complex economic systems into elegant, accessible mechanics. It emerged at a time when the board game industry was beginning to see the rise of the Eurogame genre, which emphasized resource management and strategy over direct player conflict.
The game's design is centered around a push-your-luck auction mechanic where players bid on sets of tiles representing Egyptian gods, pharaohs, and monuments. The aesthetic and thematic elements were chosen to immerse players in the dynastic history of the Nile, with various editions utilizing artwork to reflect the monumental nature of the setting. It has been consistently praised by critics for its depth and remains a staple of the auction genre.
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About Ra
Ra is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–5 players • ages 12+ • 25th Century Games • 1999. The catalog entry lists auction as its mechanic. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Ra?
Ra is a board game for 2–5 players. The catalog entry lists auction as its mechanic. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Ra for?
Ra is built for 2–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is Ra for?
Ra lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Ra?
Ra is published by 25th Century Games, DiceTree Games, Hobby World and Ravensburger. The catalog gives its publication year as 1999.
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