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Pim Pam Pum
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Shiki
2020
Rules assistance for Shiki
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- 4+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Shiki
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Shiki is a board game released in 2020 for 2–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Maldón.
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About the game
Shiki is a card game with dice, an ideal combination for children who are entering the world of board games. Seasons cards are dealt: Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn. On each turn, one player rolls the die which will indicate the season in play: that player will discard all the cards that he has from that season and the rest of the players will discard a single card from that season. The first player to run out of cards advances one place on the board. The first player to cross the victory line is the winner.
Questions and answers
Shiki 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 Shiki is 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 Shiki for ages 4 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.
Shiki has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Shiki belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Dice. 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 Shiki and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Shiki are: Maldón. 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 Shiki 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.