A fast, mischievous take-that card game where shapeshifting tanuki fight over who grows the best bamboo garden.
Who it's for
Groups of 3 to 6 who enjoy playful sabotage, quick turns, and a cute theme with real bite — great for a rowdy, chatty table.
Not for you if…
You dislike having your progress directly undone by other players — this is a heavily interactive take-that game, not a peaceful builder.
Vibe's take
Snappy and chaotic in a fun way — turns fly by, and there's a constant temptation to sabotage a neighbor's garden instead of tending your own.
Tanuki drops mischievous shapeshifting raccoon-dogs from Japanese folklore into a cutthroat card game about growing the biggest bamboo garden. Gardeners, geishas, and ninjas each bring their own tricks to the table as you play Action and Character cards, trigger their effects, and harvest bamboo before the season ends. It's take-that at its core — helping yourself often means setting someone else back.
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Players
Duration
20 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.3 / 5 — Very LightBGG Rating
5.5/10
Rank #17,375
144 ratings
Published
2024