![]() Here are the top 20 Japanese-themed board games… Without further ado, let’s get into the list! Plus, they have a whole host of children’s games that may be a great way to help you learn Japanese! Whilst we do have some big publishers like Oink games that produced the astonishingly good ‘ Deep Sea Adventure‘, the majority of games seem to stay local and off the international radar.Įven though the board game scene in Japan isn’t too huge (to the levels of Europe of America), it’s still worth a look if you’re interested in doing a few deep dives on the Board Game Geek Forum. Well from what I can gather, most of the games coming out of Japan are either relatively small scope and indie, or extremely experimental, even for the gaming community. Though not consistently searched for, Shogi is still a far more researched search term in Japan than ‘Board Games’ ![]() Take a look at this graph created on the google search term ‘Board Games’ for people based in Japan: ‘Board Game’ Search Term In JapanĪs you can see, it’s not a sustained interest.Ĭompare that to ‘Shogi’ (A traditional Japanese variant of Chess) and you get a completely different result: ‘Shogi’ Search Term In Japan To be honest, not quite as popular as they are around other parts of the world. Perhaps this is because the Japanese board game scene isnt that large, at least by European standards, or maybe it’s because the cult following of Japan themed products has grown exponentially over the last decade.Įither way, it’s a treat for any Japan loving board game enthusiasts like me! (And you, I hope!) How popular are board games in Japan? ![]() Whilst the traditional Japanese board games could potentially be seen as coming from anywhere, the modern Japanese games all tend to have a theme involved. That reminds me, if you’re interested in finding a list of video games set in Japan, check it out here! Modern vs Themed Games And then pretty much everything in between (this is Japan we’re talking about, after all!) You can expect to see both board games set in Japan and board games that take inspiration from Japan. Today we’re taking a look at 20 of the most interesting examples of Japanese themed board games. At no extra cost to you! ^_^Īny time I get to dedicate a large portion of my time to researching Japan themed things and call it work, is a flipping great time. It comes with a total of 12 different roles, but if that’s not enough for you, there’s always another option.As an Amazon Associate I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. The game is satisfying with more players, as the possibilities for intrigue become more involved. The game can be played in about 10 minutes, with anywhere from 3 to 10 players, so it can make for a amazing party game on its own, without the elimination aspect of the multi-round structure of the full Ultimate Werewolf game series. If the Tanner is eliminated, the Tanner wins. If a villager is eliminated, the werewolf team wins. If a werewolf is eliminated, the villagers win. Roles such as the Robber and Troublemaker can swap cards, so some players may discover when night ends that they have a different role than the one they began with. During that night, players perform actions based on their role, which are modified from how the roles work in the full game. Everyone is assigned a role card, and then closes their eyes for the one night round. The One Night Ultimate Werewolf game uses a similar design to other Ultimate Werewolf game series, but consists of only a single night. ![]() Things is recommended for 4 or more players, and takes approximately 1 hour to play. The Game of Things comes packaged in a wooden box with a sliding lid and contains 300 topic cards, 1 answer pad, 1 score pad and instructions. It’s a game where trivia skills and drawing skills fall by the wayside for provocative questions and absurd answers! Things is a true exercise of the imagination, and guaranteed to bring laughter! The Game of Things offers a high level of player involvement as everyone participates in each turn. Everybody then takes turns trying to eliminate each other by guessing which player wrote which answer. In each round, players write an answer to a topic such as “Things you would like to ask a psychic” or “Things you shouldn’t do with glue.” Answers can be as outrageous and hilarious or as straight-forward and precise as you like, and you won’t believe some of the creative, outrageous and unforgettable things your friends will say. Laughter is what it’s all about in The Game of Things. ![]()
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