Board game Bonsai

Bonsai is the art of growing a miniature tree. It originates in China and dates back to the Tang Dynasty, from where it later migrated and settled firmly in the culture of Japan. According to an old legend, a certain... emperor wanted to recreate his empire in miniature, along with all the cities, rivers, mountains and trees. And it is for this purpose that bonsai was invented.Now you have the opportunity to touch this harmonious art yourself and create your own miniature tree. Show your talent and use your own vision to create a truly unique bonsai that the emperor himself will appreciate! About the gameBonsai is a game where you grow a miniature tree using hexagonal tokens. You'll give your bonsai a unique trunk shape and arrange the leaf, flower and fruit tokens exactly as you see them! From the very first minutes, the game will captivate you with its meditative process and immerse you in a world of harmony. And unique miniature trees created by you personally will be the perfect decoration for your evening! How to play?In the center of the table there is a playing field with tokens. Players lay out the cards, prepare a Zen deck, and then each player places in front of them a pot token of the chosen color, a starting seishi token, and a memo of the same color.Each player's turn presents a choice: to meditate or take care of his bonsai. It's important to take a moment to check if you're receiving a goal token! If a player chooses to meditate, he receives 1 card and a maximum of 2 tokens. And if he chooses to care, he can add tokens to his tree.Growing bonsai requires tool and growth charts. True bonsai specialists strive to shape the tree to a natural appearance, paying attention to the slope of the trunk and the direction of branching. Master, Acolyte, and Scroll cards add unique effects to the game. The game can be enjoyed alone; the rules of the game offer scenario options of varying complexity.It is amazing that with careful care of this amazing plant, it can live for hundreds of years, filling the surrounding world with its beauty and energy. Who has won?When the last card is revealed from the deck, the game ends. Each player makes one more move and we move on to the most interesting part - scoring. The player with the most points is the winner! Game duration: 40 minutes
Number of players: 1-4
Age restrictions: 8+