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Okiya (2012)
2 players · 10 min · age 7+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG
- Players
- 2
- Play time
- 10 min
- Age
- 7+
- Complexity
- Light
- BGG rating
- 6.6/10
Best for 2 players aged 7+ who like abstract strategy games — light complexity, plays in 10 min.
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About Okiya
In Okiya, a.k.a. Niya,, each player tries to arrange her tokens to gain the favor of the emperor. Alternatively, you can prevent your rival from placing a token in the Imperial garden, showing that you have more control than your opponent. To set up the game, shuffle the 16 tiles and arrange them in a 4x4 square; each tile shows one of four types of vegetation (maple, cherry, pine or iris) and one of four types of poetic symbols (rising sun, bird, rain or tanzaku - the small …
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Mechanics: Pattern Building · Designer: Bruno Cathala
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Okiya FAQ
- How many players is Okiya?
- Okiya plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 7 and up.
- How long does Okiya take to play?
- A game of Okiya takes 10 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
- Is Okiya any good?
- Okiya rates 6.6/10 from 1,797 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy game built around pattern building.