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Kuni Tori!
2010
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- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for Kuni Tori!
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Kuni Tori! is a board game released in 2010 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ginichiro Suzuki and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
Kuni Tori! is a deck-building card game which uses mechanisms similar to Dominion. That is, during the course of the game the players purchase cards from an open card pool to build their own deck. And like Dominion, the goal is to collect victory points, which at the end of the game will decide the winner. The main difference is you can attack other players with your armies to gain land. The players take the roles of daimyos - local warlords - during "Sengoku jidai" (warring states period in Japanese history). While holding a balance between fighting the other warlords and control of their own realm, the players strive to become the most powerful warlord under the heavens of Japan. Are you going to use your resources to build castles, armies or cannons? Or do you establish a town of fine arts? Famous generals from the Sengoku jidai period will have an appearance, with the only slight difference being that they appear as cute girls. Integrates with: Kunitori! Is the World on Fire?
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Questions and answers
Kuni Tori! 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 Kuni Tori! is 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 Kuni Tori! for ages 12 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.
Kuni Tori! has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Kuni Tori! belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Kuni Tori! are: Ginichiro Suzuki. 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 Kuni Tori! 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.