# Hanami

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: #9034
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Reiner Knizia
- **Artists**: Ichiraku Shinhanga Seisakusho, Lisk Feng
- **Publishers**: Keymaster Games, HIT Games, Lucky Duck Games
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Travel
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Hexagon Grid, Set Collection, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you enjoy light, pretty games with a dash of strategy, Hanami will win you over with its quick tactics and lovely art.Fast, elegant strategyThematic componentsTwo board setupsReplay can feel repetitiveLimited tactical depthRECOMMENDED

## Description
Hanami transports you to a blossom‑filled picnic, whether in Japan's countryside parks or Tokyo's urban green spaces. Each player controls a set of tiles that act as picnic blankets; the number of pips on a tile shows the group's strength, while the icon indicates the preferred activity – viewing sakura, eating onigiri, or enjoying lantern-lit evenings. The goal is to surround Activity Tokens with your tiles, but only if your tile strength exceeds any rival's in that area, allowing you to claim those tokens. At game end, the player with the most Victory Tokens for each activity scores the highest total and wins. The game revisits Reiner Knizia's classic Samurai mechanics, offering two distinct boards: a Japan map that follows the original rule set, and a Tokyo map that adds new abilities, tiles, and challenges. Decisions revolve around hex‑grid area control, hand management (choosing which tiles to play), tile placement, and set collection of activity tokens. For 2–4 players, a match lasts 30–60 minutes and carries a light weight (2/5), making it perfect for fans of abstract strategy who prefer minimal luck. The components are vivid and thematic, reinforcing the spring‑time Japanese vibe. Hanami blends charming aesthetics, elegant rules, and multiple strategic paths, delivering replay value on both the classic and urban scenarios.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.

### What is the playing time?
Typically 30–60 minutes, depending on player count and familiarity.

### How complex is the game?
Lightweight, with a 2/5 weight rating—great for beginners and casual gamers.

### What components are included?
Hexagonal blanket tiles, activity tokens, victory tokens, a double‑sided board (Japan/Tokyo) and a rulebook.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of abstract strategy, Japanese‑themed games, and anyone looking for a quick, pretty‑looking experience.

### Do I need to know Japanese to play?
No. All rules and icons are provided in English and Portuguese.

### What’s the difference between the Japan and Tokyo boards?
The Japan board uses the classic Samurai rules, while the Tokyo board adds new abilities, tiles and fresh challenges.

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