Takenoko*
Takenoko is a charming board game set in the Japanese Imperial court, revolving around the care of a giant panda gifted by the Chinese Emperor. Players, as court members, are tasked with managing a bamboo garden for the panda.
Gameplay Overview
- Garden Management: Cultivate and irrigate land plots to grow bamboo.
- Bamboo Species: Focus on growing three different species of bamboo: Green, Yellow, and Pink.
- The Panda: Balance the growth of bamboo with feeding the panda's appetite.
- Strategic Planning: Efficiently manage land plots for optimal bamboo growth.
- Objective: Successfully grow the most bamboo while satisfying the panda to win.
Conclusion
Takenoko is a delightful game that combines strategy with an adorable theme. Players will enjoy the dual challenge of bamboo cultivation and panda care, making it a hit for those who love strategic yet lighthearted board games. Its unique theme and engaging gameplay make it a perfect choice for family game nights or casual gaming sessions.
Nominated for 17 awards and won 7.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
Video reviews, ratings, Let's Plays and tests for Takenoko
We like Takenoko so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 3 in All "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année"🇫🇷 2012 winners & nominees compared.
- Position 21 in The best "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année"🇫🇷 winners
- Position 18 in The Best "Boardgames Australia Awards🇦🇺" Winners and Nominees
- Position 6 in The best farming board, card & dice games 🐄🚜
- Position 8 in The best games from Antoine Bauza 🇫🇷👨
- Position 14 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2010 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 5 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2011 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 16 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2013 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 10 in The best games released in 2011📆
- Position 13 in The best games set in Japan 🇯🇵
- Position 21 in The best games where you can build routes or networks
- Position 29 in The best games where you can fulfill special tasks/contracts
- Position 16 in The best games where you have to build a territory 🌏
- Position 20 in The best games with action points
- Position 13 in The best games with hexagon grid ⬡
- Position 22 in The best games with modular board 🧩
- Position 3 in The best games with panda bears
- Position 30 in The best games with pattern building
- Position 17 in The best grid-movement board games
- Position 21 in The best miniatures board games
- Position 28 in The best "Spiel der Spiele🇦🇹" board games
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