2018Igor Knop, Patrick Matheus
- Videos
- 19
- Creators
- 16
Mostly reviews and playthroughs
1 - 4 players45 minMedium weight
Kokeshi
2024Igor Knop, André Teruya
- Videos
- 16
- Creators
- 13
Mostly reviews and how-to-play. Kokeshi is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 7 reviews, 5 how-to-play guides, 2 recorded sessions, and 2 unboxings.
1 - 4 players
30 - 45 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
Step into the role of master Japanese artisans, perfecting the delicate craft of wooden Kokeshi dolls. Your artistry comes alive as you strategically ascend your Kokeshi up five tracks on your player mat, pushing your workshop to produce faster and more skillfully, earning happiness points! But this isn't your typical engine-builder - Kokeshi introduces the innovative twist of track building. On your turn, you'll activate one of your tracks, sending a Kokeshi meeple gliding forward to trigger actions. That move might spark a chain reaction, set another doll in motion, or unlock new pieces to expand your track. With every tile placed, your engine grows sleeker, more efficient, and more rewarding-scoring happiness points as your tracks stretch grow. Craft. Build. Chain. And watch your artistry flourish! -description from the publisher
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Which Kokeshi video should I watch?
Kokeshi has 16 videos from 13 creators: 7 reviews, 5 how-to-play guides, 2 playthroughs and 2 unboxings. They date from 2024 to August 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "All the Games with Steph: Kokeshi -Teach" by Steph Hodge, which runs 20 min. For a quicker teach, "Kokeshi - 2 Player How to Play" by Merry Married Meeples runs 11 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "What’s New to BGA – Kokeshi" by Digital Board Gamer. 7 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "A Solitary Doll Maker- Kokeshi Solo Play" by Merry Married Meeples, one of 2 playthroughs.
If you like it, try HiFi, Àiyé and Walking in Kamogawa, also by André Teruya, or Gnomopolis, also by Igor Knop.
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About Kokeshi
From BoardGameGeek:
Step into the role of master Japanese artisans, perfecting the delicate craft of wooden Kokeshi dolls. Your artistry comes alive as you strategically ascend your Kokeshi up five tracks on your player mat, pushing your workshop to produce faster and more skillfully, earning happiness points! But this isn't your typical engine-builder - Kokeshi introduces the innovative twist of track building. On your turn, you'll activate one of your tracks, sending a Kokeshi meeple gliding forward to trigger actions. That move might spark a chain reaction, set another doll in motion, or unlock new pieces to expand your track. With every tile placed, your engine grows sleeker, more efficient, and more rewarding-scoring happiness points as your tracks stretch grow. Craft. Build. Chain. And watch your artistry flourish! -description from the publisher
Designers
Igor Knop, André Teruya
Artist
Ellie Horie
Publisher
Ludofun
Categories
Industry / ManufacturingPuzzle
Mechanics