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九九ジャン (KUKUJAN)
2022
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- 2–4 players
- 10–15 min
- 6+
For 2 players
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九九ジャン (KUKUJAN) is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Toru Oyama and Aiko Oyama.
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About the game
Incorporating elements of multiplication and mahjong, the easy-to-understand rules of Ku-Ku-Jan involve collecting the 99 numbers that exist in the same row or column. You can study multiplication while having fun. Can you figure out which row or column a number is in just by looking at the numbers? There may be numbers that exist in more than one row! While there is an educational element to the game, the strategic nature of the game, in which players aim for a tier that does not cover the other player's discarded cards while considering the opponent's discarded cards, makes it an interesting strategy that adults can enjoy as well!
Questions and answers
九九ジャン (KUKUJAN) 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 九九ジャン (KUKUJAN) is 10–15 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 九九ジャン (KUKUJAN) for ages 6 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.
九九ジャン (KUKUJAN) belongs to these categories: Math. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed 九九ジャン (KUKUJAN) and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of 九九ジャン (KUKUJAN) are: Toru Oyama and Aiko Oyama. 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 九九ジャン (KUKUJAN) 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.