# ナナイロアジサイ (Ajisai)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #18327
- **Players**: 2-3
- **Duration**: 15-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.33 / 5
- **Designers**: ななつむ (nanatsumu)
- **Artists**: ななつむ (nanatsumu)
- **Publishers**: ななつむ (nanatsumu)
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Children's Game
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Enclosure, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Abstract game fans who enjoy controlled chaos will love Ajisai. It's Othello meets vibrant colors and botanical strategy!Easy-to-learn rulesUnpredictable color interactionsQuick and dynamic matchesCharming visuals for all agesMay frustrate players who prefer total controlBest with 3 players (2-player feels more predictable)RECOMMENDED

## Description
ナナイロアジサイ (Ajisai) is an abstract game as colorful as it is strategic, where you compete to 'paint' a hydrangea with your colors. Here's how it works: each player has specific colors, and on your turn, you place a flower piece on the board. The fun comes when colors interact - certain combinations make pieces change owners, just like in Othello! The game ends when the board is completely filled, and whoever has the most pieces of their color wins. The color rotation mechanic adds layers of strategy - you can plan moves that cause domino effects on opponents' colors. With simple rules but deep decisions, it's perfect for quick matches between friends or introducing kids to strategy games. The vibrant hydrangea visuals make the experience even more delightful.

## FAQ
### Recommended age range?
8+, but younger kids can play with help on color strategies.

### Average playtime?
About 20 minutes - quick enough for multiple rematches!

### Does it need much table space?
No, the board is compact. Fits even on small coffee tables.

### Is it good for 2 players?
It works, but gets more strategic and chaotic with 3 - the color dynamics become more interesting.

### Are the pieces durable?
Yes, they're sturdy wooden pieces, perfect for intense gaming sessions.

### Any setup required?
None, just open the box and start playing - zero preparation!