Arigatō
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- Designer Mélodye Ladrat , Florian Sirieix
- Publisher Ludonaute
- Illustration Thomas Brotons
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What to Expect
You lead a village preparing offerings for the Shogun across twelve rounds. Each round has three simultaneous phases—Dawn (secret role selection), Day (reveal, collect objects, trigger effects) and Dusk (check offerings)—requiring hand management and resource planning. The publisher description frames a compact, competitive card game driven by timing and card versatility.
Who Is This Game For?
Suited to experienced family gamers and hobbyists: the mechanics reward planning and anticipating opponents. With a playtime of about 45 minutes and a minimum age of 10, it fits a typical game-night slot.
How It Works
Each of twelve rounds is split into Dawn, Day and Dusk. In Dawn you secretly assign roles to artisan cards; in Day you reveal them, gather objects from producer artisans and trigger resident effects; in Dusk you validate the Shogun's requirements. Core mechanics are Multi-Use Cards and Simultaneous Action Selection, combining card utility choices with timed, shared decision-making to score favors.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Mélodye Ladrat and Florian Sirieix and published by Ludonaute, Arigatō emphasizes synchronized planning across twelve rounds. The use of multi-role artisan cards plus simultaneous play gives each round a clear structure and interactive tension.
Pro
- Relatively short duration (~45 minutes) for a strategy card game
- Simultaneous action selection increases player interaction
- Multi-Use Cards create diverse decision paths
- Designed by Mélodye Ladrat & Florian Sirieix, published by Ludonaute
Contra
- Hidden role selection can be confusing for first-time players
- Requires forward planning and reading opponents (less casual)
Setting & atmosphere
The theme centers on Japanese villages preparing for the Shogun’s birthday, focusing on artisans, object collection and crafting offerings as described in the publisher text.
Tips for beginners
Learn the three-phase rhythm (Dawn–Day–Dusk) and focus on efficient object management before exploring deeper card synergies.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes. The game supports solo play; minimum player count is 1.
How long does a game really take?
The listed duration is about 45 minutes; allow extra time for setup and the first game.
What prior experience do I need?
Some experience with strategic card games helps, as the mechanics are best appreciated by hobby players.
How does this compare to similar games?
Arigatō combines simultaneous action selection with multi-use cards and a fixed twelve-round rhythm, rather than sequential turn play.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, from about age 10; families will benefit from some prior experience with hidden planning mechanics.
What mechanic makes it special?
The pairing of Multi-Use Cards with Simultaneous Action Selection defines the game's core tension.
Fazit
Arigatō is a compact strategic card game for players who like simultaneous planning and varied card functions; at ~45 minutes it’s an efficient choice for evenings. Complete newcomers may find the hidden role selection unfamiliar at first.
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