Bonsai

Grow a tiny tree, one tile at a time.

Designers: Rosaria Battiato, Martino Chiacchiera, Massimo Borzì
Published by: DV Games
Editions by: Gém Klub Kft., Hobby World, Broadway Toys LTD, KOSMOS, Gigamic, FoxGames, Ігромаг

Bonsai puts a tiny tree in front of you that grows one tile at a time. Each turn you either meditate, taking a card from the display along with the tiles pictured beneath it, or cultivate, spending wood, leaves, flowers and fruit to extend your plant across a hexagonal pot. Goal tiles reward particular shapes and colours, so your tree has to be deliberate as well as pretty.

Tile draftingHex pattern buildingStrong solo mode

Who it's for

For anyone who likes a small, pretty puzzle with real decisions and no shouting.

Not for you if…

Skip it if you want direct conflict — beyond the shared card row, players barely touch each other.

Vibe's take

Calm, tactile, quietly puzzly, satisfying