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Peranakan: Tiles and Tactics
2025
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- 2–5 players
- 30–45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
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Peranakan: Tiles and Tactics is a board game released in 2025 for 2–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Eugene Lim and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Pattern Building, and Grid Coverage.
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About the game
In Peranakan: Tiles and Tactics, players collaborate and compete over precious Kueh (sweet treats!). Place Peranakan Tiles, send out your Nyonyas and Babas, and strategize your way to victory! Peranakan: Tiles and Tactics celebrates the rich and vibrant Peranakan culture and heritage. How to Play The player with the most sets of Kueh at the end of the game wins! 1 set of Kueh = 1 of each of the 4 Kuehs. Players take turns to play, following these steps: 1. Choose 1 Tile and collect 1 Kueh from the supply that is directly next to the chosen Tile. 2. Place your chosen Tile on the Game Board, on any empty space, or a space with at most 1 existing Tile (i.e. stacking it). 3. [Optional] You MAY place 1 Nyonya or 1 Baba on the Tile you just added to the Game Board. Nyonyas and Babas help you collect Kueh once their respective areas are fully filled with Tiles. 4. Check if any Nyonyas or Babas are due to collect their Kueh. The current active player collects their Kueh first, followed by the next player in clockwise order, and so on. 5. Replenish Peranakan Tiles. Slide all remaining Tiles down to fill any empty slot(s), then replenish with a new Tile from the top of the Deck. Endgame There are 3 ways the game may end: - There are no more Tiles in the Deck. - There are no more Kueh in all 4 Kueh supplies. - All players' Nyonyas and Babas have collected their Kueh. Whichever of these 3 happen first, that triggers the end of the game. The player with the most sets of Kueh wins! —description from the designer
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- Genie Games Co
Questions and answers
Peranakan: Tiles and Tactics supports 2–5 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 Peranakan: Tiles and Tactics 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 Peranakan: Tiles and Tactics 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.
Peranakan: Tiles and Tactics 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.
Peranakan: Tiles and Tactics belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Pattern Building, and Grid Coverage. 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 Peranakan: Tiles and Tactics are: Eugene Lim. 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 Peranakan: Tiles and Tactics 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.