Koi

In Koi, each turn you choose between meditating – collecting new cards, coins, and koi fish – or working, which involves placing tiles and shaping your pond. By cleverly overlapping tiles, you build a three-dimensional pond that meets the changing objectives of the game. Your sensei determines exactly which actions you can perform. Along the way, you guide your koi fish to the right positions to score points. The player who designs their pond most beautifully and strategically wins the game.

Koi immediately stands out with its dazzling production and the unique three-dimensional pond effect you build during the game. Reviewers praise the calm, meditative atmosphere the game exudes, combined with surprisingly tactical tile choices. The rules are quick to explain, appealing to both experienced players and newcomers alike. The solo variant is lauded as a pleasant, relaxing puzzle for a quick play. An atmospheric tile-laying game that effortlessly unites beauty and strategy.