Takenoko
Grow bamboo, irrigate gardens, and manage one hungry panda
Who it's for
Families with younger players and anyone new to modern board gaming. The panda theme is irresistible and the rules are breezy.
Not for you if…
Too light for experienced gamers looking for deep decisions. Objective card draws can feel lucky.
Vibe's take
Charming, gentle, colorful, accessible
About this game
Family-weight game where players cultivate bamboo plots and feed a hungry panda in the emperor's garden. Place hex tiles to grow the garden, irrigate plots to grow bamboo, and complete objective cards — all while the adorable panda keeps eating your carefully grown stalks.
Get it
from €34
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
45 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
2.0 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
7.1/10
Rank #436
48k ratings
Published
2011
Designed by
Antoine Bauza
Published by
Kaissa Chess & Games, Asterion Press, Lex Games, Hobby Japan, Bombyx, Fractal Juegos, Bureau de Juegos, Tower Tactic Games, Gém Klub Kft., Matagot, Hobby World, Enigma (Bergsala Enigma), Salta da Caixa, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Mostafil Games, Galápagos Jogos, REXhry, Pegasus Spiele, Surfin' Meeple, Geekach LLC, Filosofia Éditions, FoxMind Israel, asmodee
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