Sakura Hunt (2017)

About this game

The card game Sakura Hunt (サクラハント／) is based on the Japanese tradition of Hanami with the goal of creating a panoramic view of Sakura in full bloom. "Sakura" is Japanese for "cherry blossoms" and "Hanami" is the annual springtime custom of seeing the blossoming of sakura. When the sakura is in full bloom, the view is breathtaking and astonishingly beautiful. However, the life of the blossoming sakura is short. The petals scatter and fall after only a brief period of blooming. In the game, players venture through four "Hanami spots" in search of sakura in its full bloom state. Move from spot to spot, or lie in wait for that perfect moment, to witness the immaculate sight of sakura in full bloom.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.0/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 9 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.