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Kaliko

1968 · BGG
Avg rating
6.55
Bayes rating
5.54
Weight
2.30 (Medium Light)
Players
1-4
Playtime
1 hr 30 min
Ratings count
98

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Description

An abstract strategy game of tile laying played with hexagonal tiles. Each tile has path segments of one, two, or three colors (red, white, or blue), and must be added to the existing layout so that paths on the tile connect with like-colored paths in the layout. Building new paths (by connecting the ends of existing paths) scores points equal to the length (in tiles) of each path built, with a three-point bonus for a path that crosses itself. Making a closed path doubles its score. A tricky, difficult, and rewarding game, and also, in the first two editions of Kaliko (in which the tiles are made of Lucite) an exceptionally beautiful one. Both Psyche Paths and Kaliko are out of print, but Kadon Enterprises nowadays produces a third edition with wooden tiles. Similar to: Tantrix The Mind Game

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Set collection & pattern building Tile, map & route building

Game type

Abstract / puzzle game Family / kids game Board game

Publishers

Funtastic KMS Industries Inc. Scientific Games Div. Kadon Enterprises

Designers

Charles Titus Ea Ea