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Saigo no Kane
2008
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- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.1/5
Rules assistant for Saigo no Kane
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Saigo no Kane is a board game released in 2008 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Marcin Podsiadło and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
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About the game
"The first day of a new school year has just begun in the elite school of Kankyou Gakuen. According to the school tradition all who wish to be school president may now present their candidacy to the voters. In order to do that they organize events on the school playing field. All seems to proceed in an atmosphere of friendly rivalry. The truth is, however, that the first week of school is a time of merciless combat during which all is fair. At the end of the week we will know who gets position and influence and who loses status and privilege." Saigo no Kane is a board game in which you will battle your friends for power and authority in a Japanese high school. With the help of students of the election committee (and their parents’ money) you will organize events to attract voters. The person with the most support after the fifth turn wins.
Questions and answers
Saigo no Kane 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 Saigo no Kane is 60 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 Saigo no Kane 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.
Saigo no Kane has a complexity rating of 3.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Saigo no Kane belongs to these categories: Political. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Saigo no Kane are: Marcin Podsiadło. 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 Saigo no Kane 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.