KEI-GO! (2024)

Theme: KEI-GO! is a conversational party game centered around learning and using honorific language appropriately. Players navigate social hierarchies and deduce roles based on interactions, making it both an educational and entertaining experience. NOTE: Yes, knowledge of the Japanese language is required to play this game. Gameplay: Players use verb cards to ask questions and engage in conversation. If a player uses language incorrectly, they might be shown an "Oops!" card as a gentle correction. Each player tries to deduce their role based on the tone and mannerisms of how other players talk to them. The roles are secretly assigned and indicate social status, which affects how players should interact. Goal: The objective of KEI-GO! is for all players to correctly guess their roles by the end of the round. Success requires understanding and applying respectful, humble, or polite language appropriately. If everyone guesses their roles accurately, the group wins, showcasing their mastery of honorific language. Components: The game includes role cards, verb cards, and "Oops!" cards, all of which facilitate the learning and use of proper honorific forms in different scenarios. The cooperative nature of the game encourages players to help each other succeed in using appropriate language and understanding social cues. —description from the designer