Samurai Gardener

Published 2013

Samurai Gardener — first published as Edo Yashiki — is a tile-laying game with an historical Japanese theme in which players try to construct as impressive gardens as possible. Each card consists of six sections of several types of areas (pond, floor, garden, etc.). Players lay the cards side by side or overlapping in order to create long rows of the same area type. Each round, rows/columns of the same area type are awarded points, and the player with the most points when all building cards are depleted wins.

Mechanics

Real-Time Tile Placement

Categories

Abstract Strategy Real-time

Designers

Hisashi Hayashi

Publishers

Japon Brand OKAZU Brand Osprey Games
Samurai Gardener

Game Info

Players
2-5 Players
Time
15 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.89/5
Year
2013
BGG Rating
6.13
BGG Rank
#10232
Min Age
6+

Frequently Asked Questions

Samurai Gardener supports 2 to 5 players.
A typical game of Samurai Gardener takes about 15 minutes.
Samurai Gardener has a complexity rating of 1.89/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Samurai Gardener is 6+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Samurai Gardener has a rating of 6.13/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 402 ratings. It is ranked #10232 overall.
Samurai Gardener was designed by Hisashi Hayashi. It was published in 2013.