
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,447
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Cascadia: Rolling Rivers
- 1–4 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2024

2023
Rules assistance for Jardín Japonés
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Jardín Japonés is a board game released in 2023 for 1–99 players, 20–50 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Julián Tunni and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and End Game Bonuses.
Relax, Roll & Write to design a beautiful Japanese Garden! Place decorations such like bamboo trees, lanterns and plants. At the end of each phase, you will have to trace ponds which can contain stones, bridges and also let you grow moss nearby. Strike a balance between the unpredictability of nature, the harmony in its asymmetry and the fragility of existence. Contemplate your creation by yourself, or share this relaxing experience with someone you love to enjoy the landscape together! —description from the designer (English) ¡Diseña un hermoso Jardín Japonés en este relajante Roll & Write! Decora el espacio usando bambú, lamparas de piedra y plantas. Al terminar cada fase deberás trazar estanques, los cuales pueden contener rocas y puentes, además de ayudar a crecer al musgo. Consigue el equilibrio entre el azar de la naturaleza, la armonía en la asimetría y la fragilidad de la existencia. Contempla tu creación en soledad o acompañado y ¡disfruta del paisaje! —description from the designer (Spanish)
Jardín Japonés supports 1–99 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Jardín Japonés is 20–50 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Jardín Japonés for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Jardín Japonés has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Jardín Japonés belongs to these categories: Territory Building and Environmental. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and End Game Bonuses. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Jardín Japonés are: Julián Tunni. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Jardín Japonés as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.