Takenoko

Published 2011

A long time ago at the Japanese Imperial court, the Chinese Emperor offered a giant panda bear as a symbol of peace to the Japanese Emperor. Since then, the Japanese Emperor has entrusted his court members (the players) with the difficult task of caring for the animal by tending to his bamboo garden. In Takenoko, the players will cultivate land plots, irrigate them, and grow one of the three species of bamboo (Green, Yellow, and Pink) with the help of the Imperial gardener to maintain this bamboo garden. They will have to bear with the immoderate hunger of this sacred animal for the juicy and tender bamboo. The player who manages his land plots best, growing the most bamboo while feeding the delicate appetite of the panda, will win the game.

Mechanics

Action Points Contracts Dice Rolling End Game Bonuses Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Modular Board Network and Route Building Pattern Building Set Collection Tile Placement

Designers

Antoine Bauza

Publishers

Asmodee Asterion Press Bergsala Enigma Bombyx Galápagos Jogos Gém Klub Kft. Hobby Japan Kaissa Chess & Games Lex Games Matagot Pegasus Spiele REBEL.pl REXhry

Awards

As d'Or Jeu de l'Année 2012 Winner

Golden Geek Award for Best Board Game Artwork & Presentation 2012 Winner

Players: 2-4 Players
Time: 45 min
Weight: Light-Medium — 1.97/5
Year: 2011
BGG Rating: 7.20
BGG Rank: #435
Min Age: 8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Takenoko supports 2 to 4 players. The community rates it best at 3 players.

A typical game of Takenoko takes about 45 minutes.

Takenoko has a complexity rating of 1.97/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.

The recommended minimum age for Takenoko is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.

Takenoko has a rating of 7.20/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 47,743 ratings. It is ranked #435 overall.

Takenoko was designed by Antoine Bauza. It was published in 2011.