Kodama: The Tree Spirits

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 1.7

Low interaction

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate interaction

Replay value

Kodama: The Tree Spirits has a high variability gameboard, offering different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. The game provides deep strategic possibilities and room for improvement over time. Player interaction is moderate. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. It is moderately easy to learn, offering a balance between depth and accessibility. Overall, Kodama: The Tree Spirits has a strong replayability score of 7.86.

Luck profile

Kodama: The Tree Spirits has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While there is some room for players to influence or mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions, luck still plays a significant role. The game is a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with the outcome being determined by both player decisions and luck factors. Overall, Kodama: The Tree Spirits offers a good balance between luck and player agency.

Overview

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.

Mechanism

3

Layering Set Collection Tile Placement

Family

6

Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Kodama Mechanism: Partially overlapping cards Mechanism: Tableau Building Organizations: Game Designers of North Carolina Series: Small Box Big Fun (Action Phase Games)

Type

1

Family

Media