Get ready for a zen and somewhat ruthless competition in Karesansui! Here, you're not just tending a rock garden, but trying to impress Feng Shui masters as a 'Grade Two' initiate in a monastery. Every morning, the 'Grade Ones' bring newly gathered rocks, and it's your chance to snag the best ones. But beware: the supply of helpers is limited, so the competition for the most coveted stones will be fierce! To win their favor, you need to be clever and give them the old rocks they least want to haul away.

The challenge doesn't stop there. As you assemble your garden, be careful not to create forbidden rock combinations – or you'll rack up 'demerits'. And don't think standing still will save you; the masters also dislike laziness and will penalize you if you don't add new stones daily. It's a delicate balance between adding novelty and avoiding mistakes. The masters' final evaluation can happen at any moment, so always be prepared! The initiate with the fewest demerits moves up a level, while the one who messes up too much goes back to the start of the line, having to search for rocks alongside the rookies. Karesansui is an abstract strategy game with auction and set collection mechanics, perfect for those who enjoy a bit more thinking and don't mind a slightly different theme.