Bamboo

In this abstract strategy game, the focus is on Bamboo and the clans that grow and harvest it. Because bamboo has brought prosperity for the people who live here, they have built a successful, harmonious coexistence with their neighbors and nature.  Thus, Bamboo’s cultivation and growth are central to the future of their village and it is the main theme of this game.

The goal of this game is to plan and manage turns using resources and actions to acquire happiness points.  There are four rounds in this game – and they each consist of four phases designated by specific actions taken during the four seasons of each round. There are different ways to acquire happiness points both during the game and at the end of the game. Managing actions across these rounds to achieve goals that maximize points is challenging given the limitations that can arise during any round. Because of this, even though the game is not difficult to learn, a strategic depth keeps players challenged.

Because the theme of this game contains an action phase that includes visits to and offerings at temple locations, which tie in with the theme of, seeking favor and harmony with the spirits of the forest, there may be an issue for those who seek to honor and follow the First Commandment. This is an issue that we need to inform our customers of prior to considering its purchase. For 2-4 players with 90-minute playtime.