- BGG rank
- BGG #1,659
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Kahuna
- 2 players
- 30–40 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 1998
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,193
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Kanaloa
2002
Rules assistance for Kanaloa
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Kanaloa
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Kanaloa is a board game released in 2002 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Günter Cornett and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
Similar games
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,175
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Hey, That's My Fish!
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2003
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,431
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Agamemnon
- 2 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,686
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Chinagold
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2004
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,865
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Nanuuk!
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 1998
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,122
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Down Under
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2007
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,924
- BGG rating
- 6.8
The Bottle Imp
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 1995
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,683
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Bottle Imp
- 2–6 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,515
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Autoscooter
- 2–8 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 1999
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,508
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Greentown
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2006
%2Fpic495810.jpg@webp)
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,415
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Kanaloa
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2001
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,700
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Der Garten des Sonnenkönigs
- 2–5 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 1996
About the game
Arabana-Opodopo premiered at Essen 2002 as the up to 4 player version of Arabana-Ikibiti (also published as Kahuna). Players play bamboo sticks which allow them to build bridges between islands. Whenever a player gains a majority of bridges on an island the other players will lose all their bridges on that island. During a scoring round, players gain points for islands that they control. Re-released by Tilsit as the 2nd game in their Tilsit Collection series at Essen 2003 with the confusing title of Kanaloa, which is the title of a different but similarly-themed game by Bambus (further adding to the confusion, as Bambus originally published Arabana-Opodopo). Re-implements: Arabana-Ikibiti Kahuna Online Play Yucata.de
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Tilsit
- Bambus Spieleverlag
Questions and answers
Kanaloa supports 2–4 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 Kanaloa is 60 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 Kanaloa for ages 10 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.
Kanaloa has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Kanaloa belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Kanaloa are: Günter Cornett. 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 Kanaloa 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.