- BGG rating
- 9.5
Wutaki: Agendakarten
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,558
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Wutaki
2021
Rules assistance for Wutaki
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Wutaki
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Wutaki is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by David Rimbach and its main mechanics are Take That, Hidden Roles, and Open Drafting.
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- BGG rating
- 7.7
Wutaki: Expansion Pack
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- 60–90 min
- 2022
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About the game
Wutaki is a middle weight worker placement game by Hodari Spiele (Germany). There is turmoil in the little village called Wutaki. The villagers believe they angered the giant monster, which they worship as their god, and thus the big volcano is going to erupt. To soothe the monster the village elders will send out workers to collect resources to be sacrificed later fulfilling powerful pacts. Each village elder is wielding power over an elemental tower, which element responds to certain pacts to gain more rewards. Beware of the other elders and their powerful omen cards which they will use to bring your reign to an end. Use your power for good or let the world of Wutaki burn. You decide! —description from the desiger
Questions and answers
Wutaki 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 Wutaki is 60–90 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 Wutaki for ages 14 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.
Wutaki has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Wutaki belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Take That, Hidden Roles, and Open Drafting. 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 Wutaki are: David Rimbach. 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 Wutaki 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.