88

Goa is a classic euro-style strategy game of auctions and resource management set at the start of the 16th century. Players develop their colonial empires by activating tracks for ships, colonists, spices, power cards, and gold.

88

The Verdict

based on 14 reviews

Positive 0%
Distinctive, engaging auction system
Many viable paths to victory
Meaningful, tense decisions throughout
Improved components and production in new edition
Expedition card scoring draws minor complaints
First-player flag may favor rich players
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Topping the Table, Jamie HopkinsArticle

Goa: A New Expedition offers a highly engaging and replayable board game experience. With its smooth gameplay mechanics, captivating artwork and components, strategic decision-making, and diverse paths to victory, this game is a true gem for board game enthusiasts.

90
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Before You Play, Before You PlayVideo

The reviewers present the teach and playthrough for the classic economic eurogame Goa, highlighting its engaging auction mechanics, tile placement, and strategic resource management.

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Rahdo Runs Through, Rahdo Runs ThroughVideo

“You know it's nice and heavy with a ton of different pass to Victory but it plays fairly quick absolutely love it nothing bad can be said I think about go”(4:41)

90
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The Dice Tower, Ryan MetzlerVideo

The reviewer highly praises Goa as a fantastic classic strategy game, awarding it a stellar 9.0 out of 10 rating for its deep economic and resource-management mechanics.

90
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slickerdrips, TomVideo

The reviewer presents a focused solo playthrough of the classic strategy board game Goa, demonstrating its auction mechanics, resource management, and long-term economic planning.

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Man vs Meeple, Man vs MeepleVideo

The reviewers expressed strong enthusiasm for the return of the classic strategy board game Goa, highlighting its great updated production, engaging auction mechanics, and timeless gameplay appeal.

90
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BoardGameCo, Alex RadcliffeVideo

The reviewer highlights Goa as a timeless eurogame classic that successfully returns with improved aesthetics, praising its robust auction and resource management mechanics.

90
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Board Game Reviews by Josh, JoshArticle

“I enjoy the game quite a bit, and I think that it is a perfect example of an incredibly well balanced game with many strategies that can be victorious.”

85
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Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the BoardVideo

The reviewer highlights Goa as a fantastic and strategic Euro board game classic designed by Rüdiger Dorn, praising its deep mechanics and enduring appeal.

85
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Bower's Game Corner, BowerVideo

The reviewer gave the Kickstarter campaign and the redesigned classic game a solid 'B+' grade, praising it as a fantastic strategy masterpiece with a reasonable price for deluxified components.

85
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Gaming Rules!, Gaming Rules!Video

The reviewer presents a comprehensive tutorial and playthrough of Goa, showcasing its enduring eurogame mechanics and strategic auction systems as a beloved classic.

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Getting Games, JonathanVideo

The reviewer presents a clear, structured overview and play-through of the classic strategy board game Goa, highlighting its engaging economic mechanics, auctions, and trade networks.

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The Dao of Board GamingArticle

It is hard to put into words the joys of playing a classic German design that has remained at the top of my personal ratings for such a long time.

83
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Play Board Games, Jason CArticle

“Goa is a really fun auction game with an excellent auction system. The resource management and action selection make this game tense and every decision meaningful. If you like auction games buy this.”

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