ito Rainbow

About this board game

ito Rainbow is a cooperative game for 2–14 players that takes about 15 minutes to play. Each player receives a secret number from 1 to 100 and must help the group place every card in numerical order using clues connected to a chosen theme.

The challenge is communicating without directly stating your number. Players give themed clues, then line up their cards in order and lock in the group’s answer. Once the choices are fixed, the cards are revealed one at a time, creating a clear moment of suspense.

Unlike the original ito, ito Rainbow uses a pass-or-fail system rather than lives or rounds. If all the cards are arranged correctly, the group wins. If one or more cards are in the wrong position, the group loses.

• Secret number cards valued from 1 to 100
• Category cards that provide the themes for clues
• Colorful gems and a timer for the new game modes
• A smaller card size than the original ito

The game also includes a team mode, allowing one team to compete against another. Both teams try to get more cards correct, adding a direct competitive option to the core cooperative format.

Released in 2022, ito Rainbow focuses on group judgment, interpretation, and the tension of committing to an order before the answers are revealed. Its different components and rules create a distinct experience from the original game while retaining the numbered-card concept.