Welcome to Paikō

Built to draw out the best of your intuition and tactical skill, Paiko pits you in a one-on-one duel to out-build, out-position and out-maneuver your opponent with its new style of turn-based strategy. Paiko is less daunting than chess but has more grit than checkers, and in play feels a bit like Japanese chess meets Chinese checkers. As you play, you'll find Paiko creates an engaging tactical drama which coexists with enough clarity and decisiveness to let you create your own play style, and enough depth to foster a long term interest.

Plus, Paiko is easy to learn, free to play and in need of your input, so take a look and try it out at home. Check these links for printable instructions, and printable cutouts for the board and tiles.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please email!

E-mail us.

Recent Events at UC Davis

Paiko Open Tournament: Sat Jan21st

At The Paiko Open Tournament you can show off your strategy game finesse, debut your Paiko special tactics, or just have fun and enjoy an afternoon of games and good company. There's no entry fee, but bring money for lunch! Also, the tournament will be nicely low-key, so don't worry about sign-ups and feel free to leave early or even just spectate.

Have a friend who's into strategy? Introducing them to Paiko could earn you some coin if they place in the Paiko Open Tournament. So work with your friends to build up the most brokenly powerful strategies you can, and bring them to the test! ... And yes, it's ok if you and your friend mutually interested each other in Paiko :)

The Paiko Open Tournament will be held Saturday Jan 21st - 11:00-3:00 in the MU dining area.

Schedule:
Optional Rule Refresher: 10:30 - 11:00
Open Tournament Pool: 11:00 - 1:00 All skill levels will find enjoyment.
Direct Elimination: ~1:00 - 3:00 The best from the pool will vie for prize money, and the knowledge that they are very keen at new games.

Prizes:

   1st place prize: $32 
     Person who interested them in Paiko: $16
       Person who interested them in Paiko: $8

   2nd place prize: $16
     Person who interested them in Paiko: $8
       Person who interested them in Paiko: $4

   3rd place prize: $8
     Person who interested them in Paiko: $4
       Person who interested them in Paiko: $2

Good luck!

Paiko Eat and Greet: Thu Jan12th

View the photos on Facebook.

Like Strategy? Need to eat?

Have a free slice of pizza at the UC Davis Memorial Union dining area, while you learn our new strategy game, Paiko! It only takes about 10 minutes, and we'll be there from 5:00 to 7:00 on Thursday Jan 12th. Paiko is less daunting than chess but has more grit than checkers, and feels a bit like Japanese chess meets Chinese checkers in play.

Once you learn, you can try your skill and playtest Paiko for swag or a free game set.

* Pizza and swag while supplies last.

Paiko Primer: Wed Jan18th

View the photos on Facebook.

Can't make it to the Eat and Greet? You can join us in the MU on Wednesday Jan 18th from 5:00 to 7:00, or grab a playtester's kit and instructions on this site . It's worth the look!


Main Gallery Learn To Play Forums Play the Game Basic Strategies Origins The Team Contact Us	Welcome to Paikō Built to draw out the best of your intuition and tactical skill, Paiko pits you in a one-on-one duel to out-build, out-position and out-maneuver your opponent with its new style of turn-based strategy. Paiko is less daunting than chess but has more grit than checkers, and in play feels a bit like Japanese chess meets Chinese checkers. As you play, you'll find Paiko creates an engaging tactical drama which coexists with enough clarity and decisiveness to let you create your own play style, and enough depth to foster a long term interest. Plus, Paiko is easy to learn, free to play and in need of your input, so take a look and try it out at home. Check these links for printable instructions, and printable cutouts for the board and tiles. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns, please email! E-mail us. Recent Events at UC Davis Paiko Open Tournament: Sat Jan21st At The Paiko Open Tournament you can show off your strategy game finesse, debut your Paiko special tactics, or just have fun and enjoy an afternoon of games and good company. There's no entry fee, but bring money for lunch! Also, the tournament will be nicely low-key, so don't worry about sign-ups and feel free to leave early or even just spectate. Have a friend who's into strategy? Introducing them to Paiko could earn you some coin if they place in the Paiko Open Tournament. So work with your friends to build up the most brokenly powerful strategies you can, and bring them to the test! ... And yes, it's ok if you and your friend mutually interested each other in Paiko :) The Paiko Open Tournament will be held Saturday Jan 21st - 11:00-3:00 in the MU dining area. Schedule: Optional Rule Refresher: 10:30 - 11:00 Open Tournament Pool: 11:00 - 1:00 All skill levels will find enjoyment. Direct Elimination: ~1:00 - 3:00 The best from the pool will vie for prize money, and the knowledge that they are very keen at new games. Prizes: 1st place prize: $32 Person who interested them in Paiko: $16 Person who interested them in Paiko: $8 2nd place prize: $16 Person who interested them in Paiko: $8 Person who interested them in Paiko: $4 3rd place prize: $8 Person who interested them in Paiko: $4 Person who interested them in Paiko: $2 Good luck! Paiko Eat and Greet: Thu Jan12th View the photos on Facebook. Like Strategy? Need to eat? Have a free slice of pizza at the UC Davis Memorial Union dining area, while you learn our new strategy game, Paiko! It only takes about 10 minutes, and we'll be there from 5:00 to 7:00 on Thursday Jan 12th. Paiko is less daunting than chess but has more grit than checkers, and feels a bit like Japanese chess meets Chinese checkers in play. Once you learn, you can try your skill and playtest Paiko for swag or a free game set. * Pizza and swag while supplies last. Paiko Primer: Wed Jan18th View the photos on Facebook. Can't make it to the Eat and Greet? You can join us in the MU on Wednesday Jan 18th from 5:00 to 7:00, or grab a playtester's kit and instructions on this site . It's worth the look!