Paiko

Categories: Abstract Strategy, Print & Play

Mechanics: Area Majority/Influence, Grid Movement, Tile Placement

Players: 2

Ages: 8+

Playtime: 35 Min

In a war-torn land, elders from rival nations gather in hopes of finding peace, using the time-honored game of Paiko as their diplomatic tool. Outwitting your opponent on the game board earns you the respect needed to advocate for peace. Can you outfox your rival and secure the prized opportunity to broker peace?

Continuing our “abstract tactical” line, following The Duke, we present Paiko, a one-on-one strategy game designed for intuitive players. In Paiko, each tile you place expands your territory with its Threat, offering more strategic placement options while blocking your opponent. Accumulating Threat can capture your opponent’s tiles—a valuable secondary objective—but the main goal is to place enough tiles on the board to claim victory.