Kanagawa
2–4 players • 45 min • ages 10+
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Playing time
- 45 min
- Age
- 10+
How it plays
Kanagawa plays 2–4 players, takes about 45 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
Kanagawa was designed by Bruno Cathala and Charles Chevallier and released in 2016 by IELLO. The game is inspired by the life and works of the Japanese ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai, specifically his famous series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. The core concept places players in the role of art students in the 19th-century studio of Master Hokusai, tasking them with expanding their artistic knowledge to paint their own masterpieces.
The game is noted for its distinct aesthetic, which utilizes high-quality art by Jade Mosch that mirrors the traditional woodblock printing style. The central mechanic involves a drafting system where players must decide whether to take cards to improve their studio or add them to their painting canvas. It was well-received for its elegant balance between strategic depth and accessible gameplay, earning praise for successfully translating the serene atmosphere of Japanese art into a compelling tabletop experience.
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About Kanagawa
Kanagawa is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • 45 min • ages 10+. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Kanagawa?
Kanagawa is a board game for 2–4 players, running about 45 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Kanagawa for?
Kanagawa is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Kanagawa take to play?
A game of Kanagawa is listed at about 45 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Kanagawa for?
Kanagawa lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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