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Tulikko
2025
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- 2–4 players
- 10–20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 2 players
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Tulikko is a board game released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Nicolas Melet and Jérôme Soleil and its main mechanics are Race and Tile Placement.
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About the game
Legend has it that Tulikko, the fire fox, lives hidden among the animal spirits in the depths of the forests of the far north. On certain winter nights, he runs so fast that he produces sparks that rise into the sky to create the Northern Lights. Explore these mystical forests to discover the territories of the animal spirits and be the first to reveal their secrets! Tulikko is a game of tile-laying and optimization set in a dreamlike Scandinavian world! Carefully choose the Forest tiles by sliding them of the central board and arrange them as best you can on your personal board to accommodate your Animal Spirits. Complete objectives and trigger special powers and be the first to place all your tokens to win the game! —description from the publisher
Mechanics
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Publishers
- Dino Toys s. r. o.
- Pandasaurus Games
- Studio H
Questions and answers
Tulikko 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 Tulikko is 10–20 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 Tulikko for ages 8 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.
Tulikko 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.
Tulikko belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Animals. Its main mechanics are Race and Tile Placement. 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 Tulikko are: Nicolas Melet and Jérôme Soleil. 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 Tulikko 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.