
- BGG rating
- 5.0
Sankaku Goita Clear (三角ごいたクリア)
- 4 players
- 15–30 min
- 2017

1860
Rules assistance for Goita
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Goita is a board game released in 1860 for 3–4 players and 30 minutes per game. It was designed by Seiemon Nunoura and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Team-Based Game.
Japanese chessmen cardgame Goita is a partnership card game that blends skill and chance. Goita is played by four players who form two pairs. Aim of the game is to collect more Victory Points (VP) more quickly than your opponents. Partners sit opposite each other at same game table. Each player receives 8 cards (as hand) which have images of Japanese Chessmen on it. Grimpeur/Japon Brand version Each card is made of hard cardboard. The Set also provides a 3 player battle royal variant. It includes victory point markers.
Goita supports 3–4 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 Goita is 30 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.
Goita has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Goita belongs to these categories: Card Game and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Team-Based Game. 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 Goita are: Seiemon Nunoura. 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 Goita 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.