Bonsai Review: Find The Beauty Within

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Bonsai Review: Find The Beauty Within

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Tom and Mike take a look at Bonsai!
0:00 Intro
0:55 Overview
5:36 Final Thoughts
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@Tarryk 11 ай бұрын

My wife and I have played through this a few times at our local game lounge, at both 2-player and 3-player tables, and we absolutely love Bonsai, we immediately ordered it. We find it to be VERY "zen", quick and light, and probably the least competitive of the competitive games I've ever played. We're always each so involved at getting a really nice tree with a tertiary focus on point scoring, we rarely have any idea who might be doing better until end of game, and it's often pretty close scores. The final score feels almost arbitrary because it comes down to whether or not someone just happened to draft a point-boost parchment and also ended up with a ton of that particular thing. We just like the trees. A lot. 8/10

@brianb5145 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate your thoughts. We are lighter-weight gamers in my family, so I think Bonsai will be a hit. My son's fiancee' speaks Japanese and loves the culture, so I'm also gifting them a copy. I'm sure they'll enjoy it.

@BGcam 11 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great gift!

@boopmann 11 ай бұрын

@Dice Tower: bonsai trees are actually quite expensive - the real ones from Japan. Most of the trees found within the US are not genuine or are grown using cheap saplings. I have have had the privilege of living in Japan for the past 10 years and have visited several bonsai gardens. Most of these trees can cost upwards of $500 - $5000 dollars depending on how old it is. Some even twice or three times that amount if it is over 100 years or more. A lot of the trees will also come with a certificate of authenticity to show the heritage of the tree, who its caretaker was, and approximately how old it is. Bonsai are quite the serious business on this side of the world.

@jamesx9767 11 ай бұрын

Could you tell the difference between bonsai trees from the US and Japan?

@boopmann 11 ай бұрын

@@jamesx9767 can you tell the difference between a Lamborghini and a Toyota? - in answer to your question, absolutely. There is a vast difference between the two. The first one being what type of tree is used. Most people are aware of the evergreen. But other popular indoor Bonsai include the Dwarf Jade, Ficus, Fukien, Schefflera, Sakura, and the Sageretia tree. This isn't all of them, but a few. Another identifying outlier includes the authentication documents that come with the tree. These aren't necessary if you're just in the hobby to enjoy the art or just want to be creative with your pruning. But, a lot of professional caretakers here take the art seriously, which is why a tree that is over 100-years old can cost thousands of dollars. Another detail is how the tree has been cared for. The stems, bark, and trunk can explain a lot about the condition of the tree and the quality of care that has been tended to the tree. It sounds tedious, and it absolutely is, but the end result of the art is a priceless treasure for those that enjoy it.

@crosscutgames 11 ай бұрын

I nearly got this one at GEN CON this year. But I passed on it at the last minute as I wasn't sure how replayable it would be. I think I would share Tom's view. Still, might pick it up at some point - it is a theme I love and it does look pretty!

@JasonHuebel 10 ай бұрын

I haven't been watching Dice Tower in a while, but whenever you added scoring at the end of reviews, that was a great addition. And for the most part, I've agreed with your scores as well. Great review.

@MrMoreMoe 11 ай бұрын

By placing the cards on the other side they don't go underneath the board they go on top of each other.

@EfrainRiveraJunior 11 ай бұрын

I am looking into this game because my brother loves Bonsais. I believe we'll enjoy it.

@TylerAndToast 11 ай бұрын

This looks like not only a better game than azul (which i thoroughly enjoy), but also so so pretty! Can't wait to get it

@Jootie_de_Kop 11 ай бұрын

Why don´t you show the game credits anymore? Designer? Artist? Publisher?

@Jootie_de_Kop 11 ай бұрын

Year?

@wilabewi1001 11 ай бұрын

Amazing how after years of doing reviews, when Tom is showing the different types of tiles in this game, his hand is still blocking the view.

@billie1438 5 ай бұрын

😂

@Proximityillusions 11 ай бұрын

Guys, guys, guys! How can you be using so many Karate Kid quotes and not know that it’s not pronounced like the Japanese battle cry, “Banzai!” It’s “bone”-“sai,” with an O and an S sound, not an A and Z sound! I’m sorry, I love you guys, but that just bothers me. Rahdo did it, too!

@lastburning 11 ай бұрын

Letters can be whatever in English.

@Proximityillusions 11 ай бұрын

@@lastburning, it's not English. It's a Japanese word with a specific pronunciation. Americans who have watched The Karate Kid movies should know better.