Gangs of Kyoto FR-EN
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Gangs of Kyoto – Kittens, Bluffs, and Bells: The Night Is Young
Life as a cat in Kyoto is anything but boring. In Gangs of Kyoto , you play the role (or rather, the fur) of a feline who, along with the other neighborhood cats, engages in a competition to explore and collect bells. But beware: you're not the only one who wants them. And in Kyoto, he who rings last... often doesn't ring at all.
Each turn is a small, calculated risk. Players draw cards one at a time and deal them around the table. Some cards are worth points, others activate special powers, and still others are just… show-offs. Reach or exceed 13 points? Jump and run away with what you've got. The others? They can save what they can, but only if they weren't too greedy.
What makes Gangs of Kyoto such an irresistible board game?
- Simple rules , but great tactical depth
- Bluffing mechanics and timing for ever-changing games
- Lovely graphics and an original setting in the Kyoto cat world
- Short duration and high replayability
- Language: FR/EN , also perfect for international players
Ideal for quick evenings, but also for those who love set-piece games with a dash of bluffing, Gangs of Kyoto is the classic title that seems light... but then you find yourself having to deal with a cat that has stolen your crucial doorbell.
He meows little, makes a lot of noise.
Gangs of Kyoto FR-EN
Product Details
🐸 HOW TO PLAY
1. A gang of cats roaming Kyoto (and it's not a manga).
In Gangs of Kyoto , you play a gang of cats roaming the city's alleys, searching for grelots (score bells), mysterious items, and… feline trouble. Your goal is clear: be the first to bank 13 grelots . But be careful: if you exceed the limit at the wrong time, you might jump and leave the loot for others!
2. Fish, distribute, calculate: the art of feline risk.
Each turn, the active player draws cards and deals them one at a time to the others (and to themselves), creating suspense and tension like a true bluffing game. Cards have a value from 0 to 5 and are added to those already received in previous turns. If you reach or exceed 13... you "jump"! The other players can bank their grelots and get closer to victory.
3. Special powers: cats yes, but with cunning.
Not all cards are just for scoring points. Some activate special powers that allow you to manipulate hands, steal cards, or change the outcome of the game. Gangs of Kyoto is a fast-paced board game full of twists , ideal for those who enjoy games with quick but tactical decisions.
4. A Japanese-style Blackjack... with a tail and whiskers.
Yes, it has a Blackjack feel, but with an irresistible narrative and visual twist : the urban setting of Kyoto, Jérémie Fleury's artistic style, and that mix of lightheartedness and calculation that makes you say "just one more game" (and then another, and another). Perfect for both families and groups of friends looking for a fun and clever filler.
5. Small, fast, brilliant: a pearl for every collection.
With fast-paced turns, intuitive mechanics, and captivating illustrations, Gangs of Kyoto is the ideal card game for those who love light-hearted yet intelligent gameplay . If you enjoy games where bluffing mixes with luck and the pace is frenetic yet manageable, here's a little gem waiting to be discovered... while meowing.
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63x88mm - Quantity 110
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Gangs of Kyoto
In the heart of Kyoto… only the smartest cat will know when to stop
Among rooftops and lanterns, Kyoto's most cunning cats compete to see who can collect the most bells.
Gangs of Kyoto – The board game where cats rule the city
There's something irresistibly alluring about the dark alleys of Kyoto, where the true masters of the night aren't humans… but cats.
In Gangs of Kyoto , each player leads a curious, cunning and slightly mischievous cat in a card-slinging race to collect the precious “bells” .
But be careful: exceeding the limit will make you skip your turn, giving advantages to others.
A simple, quick game, perfect for evenings with family or friends , with an enchanting atmosphere and that touch of tension that makes you say “come on, another one!”
Gangs of Kyoto – The card game between set collection and calculated risk
Gangs of Kyoto is a board game for family and friends that combines set collection, risk, and speed .
Signed by Matagot and designed by Rüdiger Dorn , it puts you in the shoes of city cats searching for bells around Kyoto.
Each turn challenges you to deal cards to others and yourself , accumulating value until you reach the fateful 13 points. But if you exceed them... no prize for you, and the others collect.
A little twist on Black Jack, with gorgeous graphics and 15-minute games , where every move is a choice between greed and caution.
Perfect for those who love fast, light but not banal card games , with irresistible graphics and an imported soul.
We played it… and we felt like stray cats 🐸
Gangs of Kyoto is a little gem you can take anywhere , simple to explain and hard to put down.
The tension that builds as the cards are turned over and you hope no one jumps before you can “feast” is pure tabletop joy.
Jérémie Fleury 's illustrations are a visual treat, and the feline theme is a stroke of genius.
A must-have for those who love clever fillers and those looking for small imported games with a Japanese flavour.
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I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
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