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SAIBOU

A cute 2-4 player puzzle card game about cells. Equal parts strategy and luck!

Requirements

<30
2-4
12+

Description

SAIBOU is the Japanese word for “cell”. Your goal is simple - create a culture of 9 cells in a 3x3 group before your opponents can! Use versatile Stem Cells and Macrophages to fill in gaps and protect yourself, but watch out! Other players can use nasty Bacteria and Virus cards to infect your cells and eat them!

Whether you play carefully or care-free, the luck of the draw and the other players will shake things up for sure!

Part card game, part puzzle, all fun! Quickest games played with two players, but can be played by up to four. The cards in SAIBOU are deliberately designed without text, so that the game can be taught quickly by example.

This edition contains the UV Coating on all cards, which really makes the art pop! If you prefer to also have the Linen Texture option, it is available for a little extra here: SAIBOU (Linen Texture)

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Announcements

(Updated November 30th)

・NEW small pro box! Stronger than the previous tuck box and looks great on a bookshelf or coffee table! Also extra space for future additions. ;)

・White wink part replaces the out of stock white indented token.

Reviews

(For the early review copies) The Hungry Gamer and on their You Tube channel, Purple Phoenix Games, and Cara The Blonde Unicorn on their You Tube channel.

Interviews

The Tuesday Knight Podcast episode 183. You can hear about the creation of the game, and a little bit about myself!

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Publish Date July 12, 2019
Edition First (Small Pro Box)
Department Games
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Why buy this?

Saibou is an utterly delightful game. It is simple, easy to learn and fun to play. The art is incredible.

  • Quick games! 2 player games usually average <15 min each.
  • No text on cards, so no reading required during gameplay.
  • Adorable brightly colored artwork!

Andrewsensei

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Notes

  • This game contains a premium upgrade called UV Coating that makes the printed components more durable.

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Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

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