Tekeli-li

Published 2005

An Anti-tricktaking game with a Cthulhu Mythos theme If you want to live long, you shouldn't cognize something. If you want to play happily, you shouldn't know about the existence of horrible deities who dominated old earth. Will you bear up and survive these distractions? It is up to you. Cross your fingers! 				 					Contents 12 Fire(red)cards (1 each :value 1-6, 3 each :value 7-8) 12 Earth(black)cards (1 each :value 1-6, 3 each :value 7-8) 12 Water(blue)cards (1 each :value 1-6, 3 each :value 7-8) 12 Air(white)cards (1 each :value 1-6, 3 each :value 7-8) 				 					Also you need About 30 unnamable markers 				 					Object of the game Escape from unknown horror. Remain far away from the Great Old Ones' insanity. At the end, players who have the most unnamable markers are frighteningly havocked. 				 					Apects Basically, do not take a trick. If you do, the Great Old Ones may come along (and unnamable markers). Cards where both the number and color are the same cancel each other and allow the possibility of an escape from unnamable markers.

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Tekeli-li

Game Info

Players
3-6 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.57/5
Year
2005
BGG Rating
5.96
BGG Rank
#19761
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Tekeli-li supports 3 to 6 players.
A typical game of Tekeli-li takes about 30 minutes.
Tekeli-li has a complexity rating of 1.57/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Tekeli-li is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Tekeli-li has a rating of 5.96/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 107 ratings. It is ranked #19761 overall.
Tekeli-li was designed by Toshiki Sato. It was published in 2005.