Koi

Create an ornamental pond and become a master koi breeder. In Japanese, “koi” refers to colourful carp, also known as “floating flowers.” In Japanese culture, they are considered living jewels and symbols of perseverance and virtue, kept in decorative ponds as bringers of luck and success. In this game, players take on the roles of koi breeders competing to create the most beautiful pond, with victory going to the player who provides the finest environment for their carp. Players take turns choosing cards from the central display and adding tiles to their personal pond, which they try to populate as effectively as possible with koi. A carp completely surrounded by water or water lilies has a larger and more attractive living space and thrives better, rewarding its owner with more victory points. Players also compete with rival gardeners in tasks and bonuses, where the first to claim an opportunity benefits most. The winner is the player with the highest total score. The game is for 1–4 players and takes about 45 minutes. The box contains a display board, four sensei boards, four spring tiles, 170 pond tiles, 21 koi tiles, 30 coins, 12 luck tokens, 48 playing cards, four reference cards, 10 task cards, 26 task tiles, six storage expansion tiles, a score pad and Czech rules.