- BGG rank
- BGG #14,390
- BGG rating
- 6.8
KAITŌ
2019
Rules assistance for KAITŌ
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for KAITŌ
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KAITŌ is a board game released in 2019 for 2 players and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Inon Kohn and its main mechanics are Square Grid.
About the game
Two samurai play their favorite game, with the goal of removing the opponent's weapons. With the help of Kaitō the master thief, they mutually capture each other's helmets and swords and the valuable crests of their clan. With these items, you can buy back lost weapons, but your fate will depend on how well you use the master thief... KAITŌ is a two-player strategy game in which players take turns moving the single pawn to capture tiles from the opponent. At which point of in the playing area the pillar changes hands is of crucial importance. —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
KAITŌ supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The catalogue lists KAITŌ 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.
KAITŌ 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.
KAITŌ belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Square Grid. 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 KAITŌ are: Inon Kohn. 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 KAITŌ 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.