
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,403
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Perfect Hotel
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2017

2018
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Kamakura Collection is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Hiroshi Kawamura (川村 有) and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Movement, and Worker Placement.
KAMAKURA COLLECTION カマクラコレクション From Buddha statues to temples and shrines, from underwater fireworks to beauty-filled nature with changing seasonal expressions, Kamakura is a coastal town in Japan with a variety of historical heritage sites and cultural assets of tradition. Kamakura Collection is a board game that offers players to roam and sight see the town to compete for the best experience of its many attractions through collecting Coins and travel memories. Hitch a ride on the Rickshaw. Meditate at the Zen temple. Get lost inside a bamboo grove. Come experience the beauty of Kamakura like never before. Kamakura Collection is a board game where players use 2 player pieces each to sight see and experience as many attractions in the town of Kamakura by attaining Coins through visiting various sites and collecting travel memories. The town is a popular tourist destination with historical sites and beautiful nature in a relatively compact area. Certain sites and attractions may be overcrowded at times due to its popularity so seeking out the best time to visit becomes important in optimizing the experience. The winner of the game is the player to have experienced the best sites, the most times, at the best times.
Kamakura Collection supports 2–4 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 Kamakura Collection is 45 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 Kamakura Collection for ages 14 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.
Kamakura Collection has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Kamakura Collection belongs to these categories: Exploration, Educational, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Movement, and Worker Placement. 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 Kamakura Collection are: Hiroshi Kawamura (川村 有). 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 Kamakura Collection 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.