2019Martino Chiacchiera, Hjalmar Hach, Pierluca Zizzi
- Videos
- 94
- Creators
- 51
2 - 8 players10 - 15 minLight weight

2025Rosaria Battiato, Massimo Borzì, Martino Chiacchiera
Mostly reviews and unboxings. Koi is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 6 reviews, 1 how-to-play guides, 1 recorded sessions, 4 unboxings, and 1 other video.
From BoardGameGeek
In Koi, you build an authentic 3D koi pond, so the challenge is to bring your reservoir to life and make the most of the actions at your disposal to create something truly magnificent. From the creators of Bonsai comes a brand-new, serene, strategic journey through nature. The Japanese term "Koi" means multicolored carp, known as "swimming flowers", considered living jewels, and a symbol of perseverance and virtue. Now you can welcome them into your pond and contemplate them to achieve luck and success! Inspired by the peaceful elegance of Japanese gardens, Koi invites players to build stunning habitats, populate them with koi, and compete for harmony, beauty, and victory points. Each turn unfolds with two core actions: - Meditate: draw cards, earn coins, and acquire koi from the market. - Work: use your Sensei's abilities to shape your pond by placing your tiles. With a highly customizable, multi-layer tile placement system and beautiful 3D elements like bridges and lanterns, no two games are ever the same. Complete dynamic goals, unlock new features, and gaze at your own stunning creation while it comes to life! Includes a robust solo mode for peaceful solitary sessions.
Learn to play
Koi has 13 videos from 12 creators: 6 reviews, 1 how-to-play guide, 1 playthrough, 4 unboxings and 1 other video. They date from 2025 to October 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Koi - How To Play" by Watch It Played, which runs 27 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Koi Review" by MarcoOmnigamer. 6 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Can I Build a Masterpiece? Koi Solo Playthrough" by One Last Hand.
If you like it, try Similo, Bonsai, Witchstone and Wonder Book, also by Martino Chiacchiera.
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2019Martino Chiacchiera, Hjalmar Hach, Pierluca Zizzi
2 - 8 players10 - 15 minLight weight
2023Rosaria Battiato, Massimo Borzì, Martino Chiacchiera
1 - 4 players40 minLight weight
2021Martino Chiacchiera, Reiner Knizia
2 - 4 players60 - 90 minMedium weight
2021Martino Chiacchiera, Michele Piccolini
1 - 4 players60 - 90 minMedium weight
From BoardGameGeek:
In Koi, you build an authentic 3D koi pond, so the challenge is to bring your reservoir to life and make the most of the actions at your disposal to create something truly magnificent. From the creators of Bonsai comes a brand-new, serene, strategic journey through nature. The Japanese term "Koi" means multicolored carp, known as "swimming flowers", considered living jewels, and a symbol of perseverance and virtue. Now you can welcome them into your pond and contemplate them to achieve luck and success! Inspired by the peaceful elegance of Japanese gardens, Koi invites players to build stunning habitats, populate them with koi, and compete for harmony, beauty, and victory points. Each turn unfolds with two core actions: - Meditate: draw cards, earn coins, and acquire koi from the market. - Work: use your Sensei's abilities to shape your pond by placing your tiles. With a highly customizable, multi-layer tile placement system and beautiful 3D elements like bridges and lanterns, no two games are ever the same. Complete dynamic goals, unlock new features, and gaze at your own stunning creation while it comes to life! Includes a robust solo mode for peaceful solitary sessions.
Designers
Rosaria Battiato, Massimo Borzì, Martino Chiacchiera
Artist
Emiliano Castellano
Publisher
DV Games
Categories
Mechanics