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Bamboo Game
SKU
037476
Grade 9-AD
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Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Unit Study
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Religious Content
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
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Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
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Conceptual/Topical
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Teacher Involvement
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Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
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No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
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Description
In this abstract strategy game, the focus is on Bamboo and the clans that grow and harvest it. Because bamboo has brought prosperity for the people who live here, they have built a successful, harmonious coexistence with their neighbors and nature. Thus, Bamboo’s cultivation and growth are central to the future of their village and it is the main theme of this game.
The goal of this game is to plan and manage turns using resources and actions to acquire happiness points. There are four rounds in this game – and they each consist of four phases designated by specific actions taken during the four seasons of each round. There are different ways to acquire happiness points both during the game and at the end of the game. Managing actions across these rounds to achieve goals that maximize points is challenging given the limitations that can arise during any round. Because of this, even though the game is not difficult to learn, a strategic depth keeps players challenged.
Because the theme of this game contains an action phase that includes visits to and offerings at temple locations, which tie in with the theme of, seeking favor and harmony with the spirits of the forest, there may be an issue for those who seek to honor and follow the First Commandment. This is an issue that we need to inform our customers of prior to considering its purchase. For 2-4 players with 90-minute playtime.
Publisher's Description of Bamboo Game
For generations, harvesting bamboo has brought prosperity to your home. Work, perseverance, balance and prayer have made a small town flourish that has grown at the expense of the cane fields. Today, various clans live in harmony with nature.
In Bamboo, players take on the role of clans that grow bamboo and use the fruits of their labor to take care of their family and thus add happiness points. This is an action management and tile optimization game that is both accessible and deep. With a very careful setting, Bamboo is part of the Kemushi saga, to which Bitoku and Silk also belong.
Bamboo games are made up of 4 years or rounds, which in turn are divided into 4 phases or seasons. On their turns, players will burn incense in temples to seek favor from the spirits, and use bamboo shoots to perform actions such as seeking balance, cooking, home improvement, or managing finances.
Following the doctrines of the home balance discipline allows for better optimization of home tiles, making it a fundamental pillar for progressing through the game. To score balance tiles you must use the balance action and follow the pattern indicated on the tile, which always has something to do with the type of home tiles you get during the game. There are four classes of home tiles: decoration, garden, faith, or useful. Depending on how they place them on their board, players will earn happiness points.
In addition to managing the household, players will need to prepare for when tough times come. To get through the winter, it will be necessary to feed the family members with the tea, rice or ramen that has been prepared and stored in the previous season. And all this without forgetting to honor spirits and ancestors in the temples. The player who has made the largest offering of incense in each sacred space will receive the favor of one of the seven spirits of the forest, as a token of thanks. Spirit tiles, in addition to helping players throughout the game, offer bonus points in the final phase based on the number of different spirits in each player's play area.
With accessible and easy-to-learn rules, Bamboo is a very versatile title that will fit into any shelves. However, behind its apparent simplicity lies great strategic depth, with plenty of options available to players. In addition, Bamboo has an advanced game mode on the back of the personal boards, which will give the games an extra level of demand. Harvest bamboo and find balance in your home to win the game. May the spirits be with you!
Players: 2-4
Recommended Age: +14
Playing Time: 90 Minutes
Category Description for Strategy Games For All Ages
Please also see our Logic - Games section for more excellent strategy games.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Devir Games |
| Grades: | 9-AD |
| EAN/UPC: | 8436589626805 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 7 |
| Height in Inches: | 2 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.85 |
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