Kariuchi vs Yellow Dwarf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Kariuchi
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"Kariuchi" is a board game similar to Sugoroku that was played in many parts of Japan during the Nara period (710-794). Although it was very popular in the capital and other places, the game was lost for a long time in Japan. In recent years, a researcher at the Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Nara Prefecture, has analyzed symbols on earthenware and roof tiles excavated from Nara-period sites around Japan and revived it as a modern game based on the game "Yunnori," which is still popular in Korea. The rules of the game are very simple. The players take turns throwing wooden sticks called "kari" like dice to advance their own pieces. The first player to reach the goal with four pieces wins. You can stack your frames, return your opponent's pieces to the starting point, or take shortcuts. When you win a game, you can choose more opponents, more boards and more pieces to play with. You can also play with others in the versus mode. There are many other options available for you to try out.
Yellow Dwarf
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The famous traditional french game of yellow dwarf (aka nain jaune) Don't hesitate to consult the rules in-game by tapping the interrogation mark, and/or watching the demonstration video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNb_kFvBdgg Come on discord to discuss about this game and more ! https://discord.gg/44WAB5Q8xR Don't hesitate to checkout my other games in particular : crapette !
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Verdict
Kariuchi and Yellow Dwarf are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Kariuchi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Yellow Dwarf sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kariuchi ships an update every 5 weeks, Yellow Dwarf every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and April 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kariuchi | Yellow Dwarf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mihoko Araki | Unscripted engineering |
In-app purchases
Kariuchi
- No Ads$1.99
Yellow Dwarf
- Remove optional ads (1 month)$0.99
- Moar coins$0.99
Questions
Is Kariuchi free?
Is Yellow Dwarf free?
Do Kariuchi or Yellow Dwarf have ads?
Which is updated more often, Kariuchi or Yellow Dwarf?
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