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Sakura (2018)

2–6 players · 20–40 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
20–40 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 10+ who like abstract strategy games — light complexity, plays in 20–40 min.

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Sakura board game box cover

About Sakura

Every year the Emperor walks through the imperial gardens to greet the spring, every year he stops beneath the Sakura trees, and every year you try to paint his picture. This will be your year. Artists from near and far will step over their rivals to be closest to the Emperor as he reaches the cherry blossoms, hoping to paint a portrait that will please him. However, should one of them accidentally bump into the Emperor, they would be sure to earn his ire! Sakura is a light t

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Abstract Strategy

Mechanics: Action Queue, Simultaneous Action Selection · Designer: Reiner Knizia

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Sakura FAQ

How many players is Sakura?
Sakura plays with 2–6 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Sakura take to play?
A game of Sakura takes 20–40 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Sakura any good?
Sakura rates 6.6/10 from 476 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy game built around action queue, simultaneous action selection.