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Krysis
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Tokami
1998
Rules assistance for Tokami
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Tokami
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Tokami is a board game released in 1998 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Zoltán Aczél.
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About the game
In this dexterity game you score points for removing blocks and placing them in a higher position on the X-shaped base. When this is managed without knocking down any blocks the player can remove a second block to keep as a scoring piece. Players also have to collect all blocks they let fall as negative points. Players can get rid of those by picking scoring blocks in the same colour.
Questions and answers
Tokami 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 Tokami 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 Tokami 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.
Tokami has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Tokami belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Action / Dexterity. 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 Tokami and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Tokami are: Zoltán Aczél. 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 Tokami 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.