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Àiyé
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Kokeshi
2024
Rules assistance for Kokeshi
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Kokeshi
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Kokeshi is a board game released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Igor Knop and André Teruya and its main mechanics are Track Movement, Tile Placement, and Square Grid.
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About the game
Step into the role of master Japanese artisans, perfecting the delicate craft of wooden Kokeshi dolls. Your artistry comes alive as you strategically ascend your Kokeshi up five tracks on your player mat, pushing your workshop to produce faster and more skillfully, earning happiness points! But this isn’t your typical engine-builder - Kokeshi introduces the innovative twist of track building. On your turn, you’ll activate one of your tracks, sending a Kokeshi meeple gliding forward to trigger actions. That move might spark a chain reaction, set another doll in motion, or unlock new pieces to expand your track. With every tile placed, your engine grows sleeker, more efficient, and more rewarding—scoring happiness points as your tracks stretch grow. Craft. Build. Chain. And watch your artistry flourish! —description from the publisher
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- Galápagos Jogos
- Ludofun
- Grand Gamers Guild
- A-Z kiadó
Questions and answers
Kokeshi 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 Kokeshi 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 Kokeshi for ages 14 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.
Kokeshi has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Kokeshi belongs to these categories: Puzzle and Industry / Manufacturing. Its main mechanics are Track Movement, Tile Placement, and Square Grid. 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 Kokeshi are: Igor Knop and André Teruya. 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 Kokeshi 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.