{"product_id":"kobayakawa-card-game-oink","title":"Kobayakawa","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe classic game of bluffing and betting returns with an exciting twist!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eFirst released in 2013, \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"24\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eKobayakawa\u003c\/i\u003e is a legendary, fast-paced card game of psychology and risk. Now, this new and improved 2025 edition brings the game back to the tabletop with upgraded components and brand-new mechanics inspired by the hit video game, \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"254\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eLet's Play! Oink Games\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe Core Game: Bet on the Highest Card\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eIn Kobayakawa, players compete over 5 quick rounds by betting chips on the strength of the number written on the card in their hand. If you have the highest number, you win the pot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eHowever, you must always watch out for the tricky \"Kobayakawa\" card sitting in the middle of the table. The number on the Kobayakawa is added to the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"149\" data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003elowest\u003c\/i\u003e card's value during the reveal. This means whoever is holding the card with the highest number is never guaranteed to win!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eWhat is new in the 2025 Edition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eIn the original rules, only players who actively entered the battle could bet chips. In this brand-new edition, the excitement continues even if you fold!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\"\u003ePredict the Winner:\u003c\/b\u003e If two or more players enter the battle, any players who retreated must now predict who they think will win the round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\"\u003ePlace Your Bets:\u003c\/b\u003e Retreating players place 1 to 3 chips on the newly added \"Player Markers\" and put it in front of their chosen champion. As long as you have at least one chip, you must make a prediction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\"\u003eDouble Your Money:\u003c\/b\u003e If your prediction is correct, you get back double the number of chips that you bet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eAfter playing 5 rounds, the player who has earned the most chips is crowned the victor. Enjoy this even more exciting, unpredictable edition of a beloved classic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eContents:\u003c\/u\u003e 28 Cards \/ 94 chips \/ Game Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Kobayakawa PV(EN)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OYhnXageaYo\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003charper-render-box popover=\"manual\" style=\"pointer-events: none; border-image: initial; visibility: hidden !important; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\u003c\/harper-render-box\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oink Games GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56682923622731,"sku":"OK-KOB","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/4527\/2139\/files\/aa3033ae6274557235311e06833c851a.png?v=1772546162","url":"https:\/\/shop.hachetteboardgames.co.uk\/products\/kobayakawa-card-game-oink","provider":"Hachette Boardgames UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}