Four of us got to play this at GenCon last year. I'm typically not a big Knizia fan and I haven't played Ra, but I absolutely loved this.

It sounds really cool, but let me ask some questions: If you already had RA, would you buy this game? And if you had neither, which one would you prefer? Also, how would this work as a 2-player?

I ask because I already have RA, so I'm curious as to wether I should bother with this one or not.

I have RA, and I will absolutely buy it. It's RA you can play with people who aren't into the deeper tile collecting elements.

I think it would work well as a 2p game, that's one of the things I'm looking forward to. As in the normal RA the spot you start Ra on is closer to the end, so the rounds are shorter. A definite buy for me!

That explains why there's been practically no information about it anywhere since it was first mentioned, months ago. Seems kind of obvious, now, but that's not how Rio Grande usually operates.

Yeah, I'd expect the same from Strozzi and Samurai the card game.

J

Strozzi? Do tell.

Will do as soon as I get it added to the game db. :-) Let me just say it was my favorite of the 3.

I didn't get the chance to test the Ra dice game at Gamestorm, but I enjoyed Strozzi.

I absolutely love Ra and I'll gladly buy this version!

Me too.

Maybe with the dice game I will finally able to win one game. I like Ra but I am soooo bad at it ...

Add me to those that love Ra and will absolutely get this. I have a feeling it's going to be a winner. (Great prototype review btw - thanks.)

Anyone have any idea on a release date?

I think on the RGG website they're saying July.... I know it'll be sometime this summer. The game mechanics are all done, they're just finishing the artwork, etc I think.

Incidentally my review of Strozzi is up now. :-)

Cool. Thanks!

OK, now how about the Samurai Card game?

If it wasn't Knizia I'd dismiss this pritty quick but I'll certainly give this a long look when it's released... Thanks for the advance details!

I am terrible at Ra too .. but I love to play anyway
I'm looking fwd to getting more info in Ra - Dice :o)

Don't bother reposting, we'll wait for the press release.

The rules are up; I think it's safe.