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Kayanak

Kayanak

HABA · 1999
2–415 min4+ yrs1.2/5 complexity6.5 BGG#6.561 BGG1,2 KKids
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How do you play Kayanak?

In the freezing frost of the Arctic, the Inuit — or polar bears, depending on which edition of the game you own — dedicate themselves to their favorite occupation: ice fishing.

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Kayanak box art
official art · HABA

In the freezing frost of the Arctic, the Inuit — or polar bears, depending on which edition of the game you own — dedicate themselves to their favorite occupation: ice fishing. Of course each of them wants to make the biggest catch, but they're discovering that this isn't so easy. Only the one who moves across the ice floes with foresight, breaks open the ice at the right spots, and guides the fishing rod skillfully, will be able to get the desired fish out of the water!

In Kayanak, players punch holes through the "ice" (a sheet of paper) to try to catch fish, which are represented by steel balls of various sizes. In the basic game, the first player to catch ten fish wins. For children aged 6 and over, big fish are worth more than small ones, and the fisher with the most points at the end of the game wins.

game anatomy
Complexity1.2 / 5
BGG rating6.5 / 10
Vibe
Kids
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
15 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
4+ yrs
BGG rank
#6.561
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Kayanak cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Kayanak cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Kayanak?
Kayanak is a action / dexterity game, for 2–4 players, taking ~15 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Kayanak — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Kayanak support?
Kayanak is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Kayanak take?
A game of Kayanak takes about 15 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Kayanak for?
Kayanak is recommended from age 4.
Q7How complex is Kayanak?
Kayanak has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.2 out of 5.
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