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Karesansui (2013)

3–6 players · 45–60 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
3–6
Play time
45–60 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 10+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45–60 min.

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About Karesansui

As Grade Two monastery initiates in Karesansui – the cutthroat game of Zen gardening – it will be your great honor to tend the Masters' rock gardens. Each morning the Grade Ones arrive with rocks they've gathered, then haul away the rocks that you don't need anymore – but there aren't enough Grade One initiates to go around, so there will be competition for the best selection of rocks. The Grade Ones will give their new rocks to whoever gives them the fewest…

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Abstract Strategy

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Set Collection · Designer: Joseph Kisenwether

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Karesansui FAQ

How many players is Karesansui?
Karesansui plays with 3–6 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Karesansui take to play?
A game of Karesansui takes 45–60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Karesansui any good?
Karesansui rates 6.5/10 from 299 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy game built around auction/bidding, set collection.