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Tekeli-li
2005
Rules assistance for Tekeli-li
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Tekeli-li
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Tekeli-li is a board game released in 2005 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Toshiki Sato and its main mechanics are Memory and Trick-taking.
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About the game
An Anti-tricktaking game with a Cthulhu Mythos theme If you want to live long, you shouldn't cognize something. If you want to play happily, you shouldn't know about the existence of horrible deities who dominated old earth. Will you bear up and survive these distractions? It is up to you. Cross your fingers! Contents 12 Fire(red)cards (1 each :value 1-6, 3 each :value 7-8) 12 Earth(black)cards (1 each :value 1-6, 3 each :value 7-8) 12 Water(blue)cards (1 each :value 1-6, 3 each :value 7-8) 12 Air(white)cards (1 each :value 1-6, 3 each :value 7-8) Also you need About 30 unnamable markers Object of the game Escape from unknown horror. Remain far away from the Great Old Ones' insanity. At the end, players who have the most unnamable markers are frighteningly havocked. Apects Basically, do not take a trick. If you do, the Great Old Ones may come along (and unnamable markers). Cards where both the number and color are the same cancel each other and allow the possibility of an escape from unnamable markers.
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Questions and answers
Tekeli-li supports 3–6 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 Tekeli-li is 30 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 Tekeli-li for ages 10 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.
Tekeli-li has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Tekeli-li belongs to these categories: Card Game, Horror, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Memory and Trick-taking. 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 Tekeli-li are: Toshiki Sato. 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 Tekeli-li 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.