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Jade König
1986
Rules assistance for Jade König
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Jade König
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Jade König is a board game released in 1986 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Thomas Kotulla.
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About the game
This game is set in the Southern American jungle. The story is a myth about a jade statue (a king), that was stolen by the Spanish conquistadors who got lost due to a curse (and with them the statue. The board shows eight oracles, according to the myth one of which turns into the jade statue when someone solves three questions/puzzle. This is a game that combines deduction with pawn movement. There are turns in which the deduction part is reduced to a minimum if you are lucky in the movement part.
Questions and answers
Jade König 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 Jade König is 90 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 Jade König 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.
Jade König has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Jade König belongs to these categories: Deduction and Adventure. 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 Jade König and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Jade König are: Thomas Kotulla. 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 Jade König 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.