Pelican Bay

About this board game

Pelican Bay is a tile-placement game for 2–4 players that takes about 50 minutes to play. In this exotic island world, the landscape grows turn by turn beneath the warm sun.

Players develop the paradise by placing tiles that add water, beaches, and tropical forests. Each placement helps enlarge the island’s areas, creating an evolving setting as the game progresses.

The central challenge is knowing how to expand areas skillfully and when to close them. Players who are able to close as many areas as possible can attract blue pelicans, improving their chances of winning.

• Place tiles to enlarge the island paradise.
• Develop areas featuring water, beaches, and tropical forests.
• Close areas to attract blue pelicans.
• Use sun discs to create interesting blockade possibilities.

The sun discs add another layer to the growing island. Their blockade possibilities can affect how the landscape develops, making each placement part of a broader decision about expansion and closure.

With its combination of an expanding tropical setting, area development, and pelican attraction, Pelican Bay offers a focused board game experience for small groups. The island grows progressively as players work to shape areas and make the most of the opportunities available.

Released in 2013, Pelican Bay invites players to build an exotic world together while competing to close areas and attract as many blue pelicans as possible.