Hiroki Ohba
Hiroki Ohba is a Japanese board game designer, active in 2026, known for the cooperative deduction game Yami.
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Biography
Ohba is listed in the source data as a Japanese designer and a member of the Chatra Games authors' circle. No birthdate or birthplace is provided in the available data. The database currently records one published game: Yami (2026).
Career
Recorded as active in 2026, Ohba's documented output centers on Yami (2026), a cooperative deduction adventure with scenario-driven play. The data show collaborations with Anthony Perone, Ryoji Suzuki and Hiraku Tezuka. His work emphasizes communication limits, real-time play and mission/scenario structure.
Most Famous Games
The sole listed title is Yami (2026). It is categorized as a cooperative deduction/adventure game with exploration, fantasy and video-game-themed elements. No awards are recorded for the title in the provided data.
Design Style
Ohba's style blends cooperative mechanics with deduction and real-time pressure, often using communication-limiting rules and scenario-based missions in a fantasy/adventure context.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hiroki Ohba from?
The source data names him as a designer from Japan; no precise birthplace is given.
What is their most famous game?
Their most notable (and currently only) game is Yami (2026).
What mechanic is their signature?
Communication limits, cooperative play and deduction are identifiable signature mechanics from the data.
How long have they been active?
The data list them as active in 2026.
Verdict
Recommended for players who enjoy cooperative real-time deduction within scenario-driven fantasy adventures.
