Rafa Pre-Orders Now Live in Poland from Red Square Games

Red Square Games has kicked off pre-orders for Rafa, a colorful tile-laying board game by Reiner Knizia released in a Polish edition. The game’s focus is clear from the first glance: players act as environmentalists working to rebuild vibrant coral reefs, combining tile placement with scoring that rewards both larger reef structures and correctly colored coral coverage.

Pre-order window and release details

Tile-laying reef building with Knizia-style scoring

In Rafa, players take on the role of reef restoration advocates. During their turn, they add tiles depicting clusters of corals, aiming to create or expand reefs using the matching colors. The scoring model centers on two main goals: building larger reefs and surrounding fish tokens with coral in the player’s chosen color.

Quick session, flexible player count

The game is designed for 2 to 4 players and is expected to take about 30 minutes per match—making it a relatively fast, tabletop-friendly option for both evenings with friends and repeat plays.

What to expect at the table

The core loop is straightforward: place tiles to build up the reef efficiently, then lean into the color-based mechanics to score more points by both expanding reefs and properly “nesting” fish tokens with corals of the correct hue. With multiple scoring avenues tied to your placement choices, the game encourages planning ahead rather than simply filling space.

Gameplay preview available

A video featuring gameplay is also available on YouTube, with a segment presented by Marta.