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May 30, 2026·Review·30:26·235·Watch on YouTube

BIG KINI BOARD GAME How to Play, Review, Full Rules Tutorial E89: A Hidden Gem Worker Placement Game

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Watch “BIG KINI BOARD GAME How to Play, Review, Full Rules Tutorial E89: A Hidden Gem Worker Placement Game,” a board game review on BoardGameVideo.

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Big Kini

Big Kini

2005·Guido Eckhof

2 - 4 players
60 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting

About Big Kini, from BoardGameGeek:

In this game, players explore a variable landscape to discover islands and try to gain influence and prestige. Influence is gained by taking over posts on the island which gives the player special abilities. Expanded by Big Kini Expansion: 5-6 Players and Action Cards

Designer

Guido Eckhof

Artist

Bert Elter

Publisher

Playme.de

Categories

CivilizationExploration

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceModular Board & Variable Setup
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Big Kini

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