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Ra is an auction and set-collection game with an Ancient Egyptian theme where players compete as ancient Egyptian kings seeking to improve Egyptian culture over three epochs. Players use bidding tiles (suns) to purchase lots of tiles in auctions, with the game themed around Ra, the sun-god of ancient Egypt.

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The Verdict

based on 16 reviews

Positive 0%
Engaging and unique auction mechanic that keeps all players invested.
Creates a tense and exciting push-your-luck experience.
Simple, elegant rules with significant strategic depth.
High degree of player interaction.
Considered a classic that has stood the test of time.
The random tile draw can sometimes undermine strategic decisions.
Can feel less exciting or optimal with only two players.
Some turns can feel uneventful, leading to minor downtime.
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Liege of Games, Liege of GamesVideo

This video offers a concise overview of the physical board game Ra, explaining its set collection and auction mechanisms. The reviewer highly recommends the game, calling it a 'keeper forever' that plays well at all player counts.

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No Pun Included, Efka BladukasVideo

No Pun Included presents a passionate review of Ra, declaring it their favorite auction board game. The video provides an in-depth analysis of the game's mechanics and why it stands out in its genre.

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Board Game Reviews by Josh, JoshArticle

The reviewer highly recommends Ra, calling it potentially the best auction game available due to its quick, easy, and deep gameplay, and its unique bid token mechanic.

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Geeks Under Grace, JoshArticle

Ra is considered by the reviewer as potentially the best auction game available, praised for its quick and easy gameplay that still offers significant depth, making it highly replayable and recommendable for those open to auction mechanics.

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I Slay the Dragon, FarmerLennyArticle

FarmerLenny highly praises Ra as a fantastic, clever, and enjoyable auction game. He values its balanced decisions and interactive bidding, seeing its strategic depth as a standout feature that makes it one of his favorite games.

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The Family Gamers, Anitra SmithArticle

The reviewer praises this resurrected Ra edition for its upgraded components and classic, tense auction gameplay, which is simple to learn but hard to master. They recommend it for families with teens and adults, highlighting its beauty and engaging choices.

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BoardGameCo, BoardGameCoVideo

This video from BoardGameCo provides a comprehensive review of a new physical edition of the board game Ra, featuring artwork by Ian O'Toole and improved components. The review covers the game's mechanics, player count, and offers insights into the reviewer's likes and dislikes, along with final thoughts and recommendations.

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Rahdo Runs Through, RahdoVideo

Rahdo praises 'Ra' as a "flawless" board game, highlighting its engaging auction system, nail-biting tension, and excellent set collection mechanics. He finds the tight restrictions and push-your-luck element particularly compelling, making it a highly satisfying experience.

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Shut Up & Sit Down, QuinnsVideo

Shut Up & Sit Down delivers a positive review of the board game Ra, praising its engaging auction and set-collection mechanics. They highlight how the game keeps all players invested in every auction and commend its longevity and strategic depth.

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BoardGameBollocksVideo

The review praises Ra as a classic auction game, highlighting its simple yet deep auction mechanism. While criticizing the artwork of their specific version and difficulty in score tracking, they ultimately recommend the game as still worthwhile.

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Roll To Review, David NorrisArticle

Ra is praised as a phenomenal auction and push-your-luck game with simple rules that offer deep strategic choices. The reviewer highlights the engaging sun disc economy and exciting risk-reward decisions, highly recommending the new 25th Century Games edition for its gorgeous art and components.

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The Dice Tower, Tom VaselVideo

The Dice Tower provides an overview and final thoughts on the newest edition of Ra, a classic auction and set-collection board game by Reiner Knizia, where players collect sets to earn points over three epochs.

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