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Kalifiko
2012
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- 3–8 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 3 players
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Kalifiko is a board game released in 2012 for 3–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Alexis Gravy and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
In the party game Kalifiko, players try to get rid of all but one of their feature cards by playing them on an item where that feature fits – or by convincing other players that it fits! Examples of feature cards include "Made in China", "Has existed for more than 100 years", "Produces heat", and "Rolls". To start the game, the first player chooses a random item and says it aloud. The other players can then ring the bell to be allowed to play from their hand a feature card that applies to this item. The first player to ring the bell can submit a card simply by reading it aloud. If everyone agrees that feature fits with the named item, the player discards the card and becomes the new first player, naming the next item to which players must fit features. However, any player can call a vote if she thinks the feature doesn't apply. Whoever is proven wrong by the voters draws two cards, then players can hit the bell again to submit another feature card. If no feature card is submitted for an item, the first player discards one of her feature cards and names another item. Kalifiko includes five play variants.
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Kalifiko supports 3–8 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 Kalifiko is 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 Kalifiko 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.
Kalifiko 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.
Kalifiko belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Word Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Kalifiko are: Alexis Gravy. 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 Kalifiko 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.