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Boss Kito
2008
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- 3–5 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
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Boss Kito is a board game released in 2008 for 3–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
All players are gorillas in Boss Kito, but rather small and not that tough. They live together on an island at the zoo. By playing (single) bananas or whole bunches (cards) they try to obtain benefits from the biggest and most powerful gorilla on the isle, Boss Kito. With these benefits they score points and the player with the highest score at the end of the game is the winner.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Quined White Goblin Games
Questions and answers
Boss Kito supports 3–5 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 Boss Kito is 45 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 Boss Kito 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.
Boss Kito has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Boss Kito belongs to these categories: Card Game and Humor. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Auction / Bidding. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Boss Kito are: Michael Schacht. 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 Boss Kito 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.