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2016 Ranked #1,537

Kodama: The Tree Spirits

Tree-growing card game where forest caretakers cultivate branches, flowers, and insects to please Kodama spirits. Each new card must connect to a living tree, so a lovely combination depends on keeping future growth paths open.

Family Games Abstract Strategy Card Game Layering Set Collection

Players

2-5

Play time

Not listed

Age

14+

Complexity

1.64/5

Rating

6.68

Harder to teach Low interaction Deep strategy

Overview

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.3/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 3.9/5

High replayability

Interaction 1.7/5

Low interaction

Player scaling 4.0/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

How does it play?

The forest is growing fast! As caretakers for Kodama, the tree spirits, you must keep the forest a healthy and lush home for your little friends.

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The forest is growing fast! As caretakers for Kodama, the tree spirits, you must keep the forest a healthy and lush home for your little friends. Over three growing seasons, you must cultivate trees with the right mix of flowers, insects, and branch arrangements to make your Kodama as happy as possible. Whoever cares for their Kodama best will be remembered for generations! From the designer of the hit game Kigi, Kodama: The Tree Spirits branches out into a fun new way to play! Grow your tree by placing cards in clever arrangements, being careful to leave room for future growth. At the end of each season, one Kodama will award you points for how well your tree suits its needs. With beautiful art and innovative mechanics, Kodama is an inTREEguing game for the whole family.

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All specifications (5)

Play and group

Players
2–5
Best with
2–5
Play time
30 min
Age
14+
Complexity
1.6/5
Credits and catalog connections

Credits

Designers

1
Daniel Solis

Artists

3
Scott Hartman Kwanchai Moriya Mirko Suzuki

Publishers

4
Action Phase Games Capsicum Games Devir Gém Klub Kft.