KADO

Build a 3x4 grid of gifts, guessing and gambling your way to the best combination of value and color.

πŸ‘₯ 2–5 players⏱ approx. 15 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min6+
β˜… 5.5 Β· BGG #13,823

Who it's for

Fans of light deduction-meets-placement games who enjoy a bit of bluffing tension without heavy rules overhead.

Not for you if…

You dislike guessing games with an element of luck β€” the challenge mechanic means your best-laid grid can still get upended.

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Vibe's take

Light and needling β€” every round is a small bet on whether to trust your gift or gamble for a better one, with the grid slowly locking in your fate.

About this game

KADO turns gift-giving into a quiet grid puzzle: over twelve rounds, you build a 3x4 grid of gift cards, scoring for value, gift type, and ribbon color. Each round you can accept the card you're handed, or gamble by guessing what the giver holds and challenging for something better. Placement matters as much as the cards themselves β€” a strong card in the wrong spot won't earn what it should.

3x4 gift-grid placementGuess-and-challenge mini-gameTwelve quick, cumulative rounds
By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 3–5

Duration

15 min

Ages 6+

Complexity

1.1 / 5 β€” Very Light

BGG Rating

5.5/10

Rank #13,823

309 ratings

Published

2024