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Ekiden
OKAZU Brand · 2010
3–545 min8+ yrs5.8 BGG16
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How do you play Ekiden?
Motif of this game is Hakone Ekiden (a long-distance relay road race), the Japanese annual event of every New Year. Players are directors of Ekiden runners team.
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Motif of this game is Hakone Ekiden (a long-distance relay road race), the Japanese annual event of every New Year.
Players are directors of Ekiden runners team. You must scout runners at first and then direct them at the Ekiden. Course of the Ekiden is divided into 10 sections. Each runner runs only each section. After 10 sections run by 10 runners, winning team will be decided. It may be you?
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BGG rating5.8 / 10
Play time
45 min
Players
3–5
Recommended age
8+ yrs
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Q3How do you play Ekiden?
Ekiden is a card game game, for 3–5 players, taking ~45 minutes, featuring hand management. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Ekiden — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Ekiden support?
Ekiden is played by 3–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Ekiden take?
A game of Ekiden takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Ekiden for?
Ekiden is recommended from age 8.
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