- BGG rank
- BGG #13,317
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Audition
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,756
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Kobito
2021
Rules assistance for Kobito
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- 2–6 players
- 20–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Kobito
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Kobito is a board game released in 2021 for 2–6 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Robert Brouwer and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Kobito is all about creating rainbows to win the pots of gold at the end of those rainbows, all the while being helped by ‘kobito’ figures (leprechauns/gnomes). Each pot of gold contains a certain number of points. But only the player who finishes the rainbow gets the gold. To try and avoid helping others, each player also has their own personal studio in which they can prepare rainbows before sending them to a pot of gold. This comes with risks however, because each personal rainbow makes you play more cards – and if you can’t, you get a penalty! The game ends when all but two pots of gold have been won. Players add up the points won from the pots of gold and deduct any penalties they might have received, the player with the higest score wins.
Designers
Publishers
- Games7Days
- Jolly Dutch Productions
- Játékliget
Questions and answers
Kobito 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 Kobito is 20–30 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 Kobito 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.
Kobito 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.
Kobito belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Number. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting. 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 Kobito are: Robert Brouwer. 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 Kobito 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.