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Rules assistance for Kōhaku: The Big Pond
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- 1–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
Rules assistant for Kōhaku: The Big Pond
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Kōhaku: The Big Pond is an expansion for Kōhaku released in 2027 for 1–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Danny Devine and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Square Grid, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
The Big Pond Expansion for Kohaku introduces new fish and decorative features for your koi pond that can be used alongside those in the base game. Additionally this expansion contains an entirely new way to play Kohaku. Rather than each player building their own pond, you will place your tiles into a shared tile tableau. Featuring a new drafting system and additional ways to score, there's tons of fresh strategy to explore. —description from the publisher
Editions
- Kōhaku: The Big PondenGold Seal Games2027
Designers
Publishers
- Gold Seal Games
Questions and answers
Kōhaku: The Big Pond 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 Kōhaku: The Big Pond is 30–45 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 Kōhaku: The Big Pond 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.
Kōhaku: The Big Pond belongs to these categories: Animals, Abstract Strategy, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Square Grid, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Kōhaku: The Big Pond are: Danny Devine. 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 Kōhaku: The Big Pond as an expansion for Kōhaku. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Kōhaku to use it. Check that your edition of Kōhaku is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.