- BGG rank
- BGG #10,674
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Passo
- 2 players
- 5–10 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,165
- BGG rating
- 7.2
TOKAN
2022
Rules assistance for TOKAN
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- 2 players
- 20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for TOKAN
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TOKAN is a board game released in 2022 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Steffen Mühlhäuser and its main mechanics are Square Grid.
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About the game
A tactical skill game for two players. Each side has a team of lions, jackals and mice. The animals meet randomly and, as the game field changes, they must win through thanks to their tactical abilities. Winning relies not on taking away but covering a piece. The top piece reveals the owner of a stack; all the rest underneath are “gobbled up”. It’s unlikely in the wild, but possible in TOKAN: the mouse can also eat the lion! Only the smartest creatures will survive... —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
TOKAN supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for TOKAN is 20 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 TOKAN 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.
TOKAN 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.
TOKAN belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Square Grid. 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 TOKAN are: Steffen Mühlhäuser. 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 TOKAN 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.