
- BGG rank
- BGG #116
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Decrypto
- 3–8 players
- 15–45 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2018

2021
Rules assistance for aiue battle
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aiue battle is a board game released in 2021 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Kazunari Yonemitsu.
aiue battle is a hangman game where each player picks a word, up to 7 letters, which fits a certain category (e.g. side dishes). On a turn, a player names a letter and any player who has that letter in their word reveals it; if at least 1 letter is revealed, the player takes another turn. (There is a limit to 2 consecutive turns.) Once a player's word is fully revealed, they are eliminated. The last person to remain wins. The game board shows hiragana on one side and english on the other.
aiue battle supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for aiue battle is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists aiue battle for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
aiue battle has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
aiue battle belongs to these categories: Word Game and Deduction. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed aiue battle and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of aiue battle are: Kazunari Yonemitsu. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists aiue battle as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.