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What this is
Hire artisans, set them up in the market and acquire prestige in feudal Japan. The game is a medium weight strategy game for 2-4 players, ages 13+, with a playing time of 60-90 minutes. Japanese style board game: Master the art of trade on the streets of ancient Japan.
At a glance
- Players
- 2–4
- Listed play time
- 60–90 minutes
- Minimum age
- 14 and up
- First published
- 2015
- Designer
- Koota Yamada
- Photographs
- 1
How players rate Iki
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Player-count fit
How well it plays at each count. Best at 3.
- 2p7.247 ratings
- 3p7.746 ratings
- 4p7.246 ratings
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability6.2/10
- Ease of teach5.3/10
- Gateway friendliness5.4/10
- Component quality7.2/10
- Table presence7.7/10
- Travel friendliness6.7/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate6.2SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessGentle4.4FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.5Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.4Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityModerate3.0LightHeavy
- Decision complexityModerate2.6SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencyA lot3.8No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table4.9Lap trayTwo tables
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Rules & files
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