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Tatsu
2022
Rules assistance for Tatsu
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- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Tatsu
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Tatsu is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Werner and its main mechanics are Trick-taking.
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About the game
Tatsu is a trick-taking card game for 2 to 4 players in which you capture spirits to earn points by playing cards from your hand, while sometimes choosing when your opponent plays for you. Carefully choose when to play your strongest cards and when to press your luck with fusion cards to collect even more cards from your opponent. You and your opponent have the same decks, though, and they can fight back just as hard as you, so always think two steps ahead in order to claim the most cards and (most importantly) your opponent's multiplier spirits. Spirits are divided into two distinct clans: red/black and yellow/white, and you can play Tatsu in teams or one-on-one. The game ends when a player reaches 500 points, at which time the player/team with the most points wins.
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Questions and answers
Tatsu 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 Tatsu is 20–30 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 Tatsu for ages 12 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.
Tatsu has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Tatsu belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Trick-taking. 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 Tatsu are: Wolfgang Werner. 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 Tatsu 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.