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Tanbo

Tanbo 2025

Design きゃし (Ikumo Tasaka) Art Wanjin Gill Publisher Musoka Studio
7.1 /10
BGG rating
2.0
Weight
2
Players
2
Best at
5–20
Minutes
8
Age
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About the Game

As you wanted to live closer to nature, you have decided to start cultivating rice in Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Snakes are commonly found in paddies. These reptiles are considered sacred creatures that help the rice to grow.

The more snakes there are, the greater the harvest will be. However, you will need to control the snake population in order to harvest the rice.

Tanbo is a two-player abstract game with a Japanese theme. The primary mechanic resembles Mancala, which have been played since ancient times. However, in this game, the mancala has evolved into something unusual and mysterious, creating elements that feel like worker placement, expanding options, area majority, and set collection.

Winner of the Rakuichi Fresh Dragon Award in 2023

—description from the publisher

Filed Under

Categories
Abstract Strategy Environmental Farming
Mechanics
Action / Event Mancala Programmed Movement Worker Placement
BGG ratings
18
BGG data
refreshed Sep 6, 2026