- BGG rank
- BGG #23,324
- BGG rating
- 7.5
AntaYagí
- 3–7 players
- 5–15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2022
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- BGG #18,707
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Iluliaq
2023
Rules assistance for Iluliaq
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- 2–6 players
- 10–15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Iluliaq
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Iluliaq is a board game released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Jacobo Rufete and its main mechanics are Stacking and Balancing and King of the Hill.
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About the game
For over 3,000 years, penguins have ruled in the frozen kingdom of Iluliaq. But one day, the penguin king vanished. Seals, polar bears, and other no flying birds have found an ancient legend written on the ice: “Whoever manages to conquer the Iceberg will be crowned the new king" Before a game of Iluliaq (which means "Iceberg" in Inuit) you must build the iceberg. A central structure made from the cards and the game’s box, where then players will throw their cards with the aim to have them rest on top of the iceberg. When a card lands on the iceberg, the player who threw the card ends their turn with no further action. But if the card falls in the water (anything besides the top of the iceberg is considered the water) or pushes any other card into the water, that player must collect all of the fallen cards and place them in their own hand! Some cards contain special Powers that activate once they land on the iceberg. For example, once the bear has landed on the iceberg, it has the ability to eat the first card that lands directly above. This action forces the player who threw the card, the card that landed on top of the bear, to take a new card from the central deck into their own hand. Another animal with a special power is the seal, which has the ability to remain in the water when falling from the iceberg rather than going back into the player’s hand. The first player with no remaining cards in their hand, wins the game!
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- HIT Games
- Present Is Future Games (PIF GAMES)
- Ludoty
Questions and answers
Iluliaq 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 Iluliaq is 10–15 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 Iluliaq for ages 6 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.
Iluliaq 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.
Iluliaq belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Stacking and Balancing and King of the Hill. 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 Iluliaq are: Jacobo Rufete. 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 Iluliaq 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.