- BGG rank
- BGG #4,779
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Punto
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,680
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Unikato
2009
Rules assistance for Unikato
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- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Unikato
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Unikato is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Bernhard Weber and Richard Polle and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Tile Placement.
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About the game
The game consists of a set of 81 tiles. Each is identified by a unique combination of four features: Form of the symbol, Colour of the symbol, Size of the symbol, Background colour. Each player starts with 10 of these tiles; goal is to get rid off them. On his turn, the player may either swap one of his tiles; or he places a series of tiles on the table, where a pattern is formed the these tiles. Afterward, he always draws one tile; either from a small face-up supply, or from the bag. A tile may only be placed adjacent to another one where 3 out of the 4 features are identical. In his turn, a player may place several tiles, but each tile after the first one has to be adjacent to the last tile he just played. There's a special award for placing a tile adjacent to at least two other tiles (within the placement rules). The first player who has places his last tile wins the game.
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Questions and answers
Unikato 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 Unikato 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 Unikato 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.
Unikato 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.
Unikato belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Set Collection 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 Unikato are: Bernhard Weber and Richard Polle. 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 Unikato 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.