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Kakuzu
2010
Rules assistance for Kakuzu
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- 1–4 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Kakuzu
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Kakuzu is a board game released in 2010 for 1–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Bruno Stefanini.
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About the game
"The Sudoku that lets us all play at once! Kakuzu lets you face other players on the same Sudoku grid. There is only one example of each number per line. per column and per square. At the start all the numbers are cleverly hidden with stones. Draw a number from the pouch to see which number you must find on the tray by removing one of the 81 stones. If you’re lucky, you can keep the stone and have another go. If you’re not, you give the stone to the next player and now it’s his turn to find the number. Try and collect the most stones by the end of the game. The key skills for Sudoku, logic, intuition and observation, are the ones needed to master Kakuzu! Contents: a wooden tray with drawer, 91 stones including 10 numbered ones, a cloth bag, 20 double-sided printed grids and a set of game rules Available in April 2010" -- from the Gigamic website
Questions and answers
Kakuzu supports 1–4 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 Kakuzu is 20 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 Kakuzu 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.
Kakuzu 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.
Kakuzu belongs to these categories: Deduction, Abstract Strategy, and Math. 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 Kakuzu and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Kakuzu are: Bruno Stefanini. 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 Kakuzu 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.