Sagani

Balance the four elements with Sound discs so the spirits emerge from their vessels.

Designer: Uwe Rosenberg
Published by: Skellig Games
Editions by: Eagle-Gryphon Games, Hobby Japan, Popcorn Games, Giochix.it, Funforge

In Sagani, achieving harmony between the elements of Earth, Water, Air and Fire is the goal of the spirits who live in the world. They mostly stay inside vessel-like dwellings, but when the elements are balanced they emerge and show themselves in their full form. You and your opponents create this colorful, harmonious world by placing Sound discs, and every spirit that becomes visible brings you a step closer to victory. Each spirit embodies one of the four elements and influences how balanced things are. It is a gentle abstract tile-placement puzzle with open drafting and a pretty look, for one to four players, around sixty minutes, with a solo mode too.

Four elements to balanceSound discs drafted in the openSpirits appear when harmony is reached

Who it's for

You like peaceful pattern puzzles with a lovely theme, something like a meditative cousin of a tile-laying race.

Not for you if…

You want direct conflict or deep strategy. Sagani is more of a calm, pretty puzzle.

Vibe's take

Calm and colorful, with a quiet race underneath. You pick discs, nudge the elements into balance and enjoy each spirit that shows itself.