Nominee2011

Asara

Players2–4 players

Time45 min

Age9+

Shortlisted. The jury shortlists only three to five games a year from hundreds of new releases, so a nomination marks one of the best games of its year.

Good for: Big kids, Teens & adults
Kind of game: Family games
Publisher: Ravensburger

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