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Ike No Koi
2021
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- 2–5 players
- 20–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Ike No Koi
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Ike No Koi is a board game released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jérémie Caplanne and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Push Your Luck.
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About the game
In Ike No Koi, each carp card is presented a number of times equal to its value. You will try to retrieve carp to get the majority in the different carp colors. Be careful not to be too greedy: you reveal two identical cards and the others will help themselves first! You will be able to win points thanks to your majorities, but also thanks to the power cards, the challenge common to all, and your secret challenge. Don't hesitate to collect carp in the opposing ponds and skilfully protect yourself from trickery to win the game.
Questions and answers
Ike No Koi supports 2–5 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 Ike No Koi is 20–30 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.
The catalogue lists Ike No Koi for ages 8 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.
Ike No Koi has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Ike No Koi belongs to these categories: Animals. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Push Your Luck. 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 Ike No Koi are: Jérémie Caplanne. 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 Ike No Koi 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.