The Rules of Miyabi

As I step into the beautiful world of Miyabi, I am delighted to immerse myself in its enchanting traditions and discover its stunning landscapes. But before I embark on this journey, I must first familiarize myself with the rules of this captivating game.

In Miyabi, I am a master gardener, tasked with creating the most exquisite and harmonious garden. It is up to me to carefully arrange tiles featuring various elements like trees, mountains, and water to bring my garden to life. Each tile represents a piece of nature, and it is my responsibility to find the perfect spot for it.

I am presented with a unique challenge in each round of Miyabi. I must strategically select tiles from the central supply or the display, ensuring that they fit seamlessly into the overall design of my garden. I must ensure that the colors and shapes flow together effortlessly, creating a feast for the eyes.

The rules of Miyabi are simple yet nuanced. I must meticulously place each tile adjacent to existing tiles, ensuring that the elements align harmoniously. Trees must flourish next to trees, mountains must thrive alongside mountains, and water must flow gracefully next to water. If I am attentive and mindful in my placement, the beauty of my garden will unfold before my eyes.

However, I must also be aware of the limited space in my garden. I must make every decision count, as once a tile is placed, there is no going back. Each choice I make will have a lasting impact on the design and overall balance of my garden.

In Miyabi, I understand that patience and foresight are key. I must carefully consider my options and envision how each tile will interact with the others. It is a delicate dance of artistry and strategy, as I strive to create a garden that is not only visually stunning but also harmoniously balanced.

As I delve deeper into Miyabi, I am captivated by the art of gardening and the unique challenges it presents. Each decision I make carries weight, and the choices I make will ultimately shape the destiny of my garden.

So, fellow gardener, are you ready to embark on this journey? Grab your tiles, step into the world of Miyabi, and unleash your creativity. Let the beauty of nature guide your hands and may your garden be a testament to the art of harmony.

When it comes to creating Japanese style gardens, every element is carefully planned and arranged to express art through nature. As a designer, you have the power to create your own tranquil space filled with elegance and grace. With skillful placement of stones, bushes, ponds, and pagodas, you can become the top garden designer of the season. The word “Miyabi” embodies the very essence of this art form, representing elegance, grace, and refinement.

What You’ll Get

• 4 game boards for your garden
• 24 wooden lanterns
• 6 bonus tiles for the 5th layer
• 1 bonsai tree
• 1 marker for the building round
• 8 scoring stones made of wood
• 16 Zen tiles
• 1 scoreboard
• 4 frog markers
• 96 garden tiles
• 5 Expansion Tiles
• Instructions to guide you

Getting Started

Let’s Get Started!

Welcome to the world of Lanterns, where strategy and serenity combine for an unforgettable gaming experience. Today, I’ll walk you through the key steps to set up the game and explain how to play. So, grab your game board, lanterns, and scoring stones, and let’s dive in!

Setting Up the Game

First things first, let’s set up the game to ensure everything is ready for your epic Lanterns adventure. Follow these steps:

1. Place the scoreboard in the center of the table: You want everyone to have a clear view of the score, so make sure the scoreboard takes center stage. This will be your main point tracker throughout the game.
2. Set the building round marker: Look for the field marked “1” and place the building round marker on it. This marker will keep track of the building rounds as the game progresses, so keep it visible to everyone.
3. Prepare your game board: Each player should take a game board and place it face-up in front of them. This game board will be your personal area where you build your lantern garden. Exciting, isn’t it?
4. Get your lanterns and scoring stones: Each player receives 6 lanterns and two matching scoring stones in the color of their choice. These lanterns and scoring stones are your key tools to earn points and create a stunning garden. No need for extras—put them back in the box for now.
5. Place your scoring stones: Take one of your scoring stones and place it to the left of the first space on the scoring board. This is where you’ll mark your progress. The other scoring stone goes on the “0” field of the point strip with the SO point steps. These scoring stones will track your overall score as the game unfolds.
6. Discover the bonus tiles: Find the 6 bonus tiles and place them face-up next to the score board. These tiles will provide exciting opportunities and extra points throughout the game. Keep them visible so you don’t miss any chances to shine.
7. Keep the info card and bonsai tree nearby: The info card and assembled bonsai tree are valuable resources that you’ll want to have within reach. They’ll come in handy when you need clarification or want to add some Zen vibes to your gaming session.
8. Ready your garden tiles: Finally, take the 96 garden tiles and place them face-down into the box lid. These tiles hold the key to building your mesmerizing lantern arrangements. Keep them close by—you’ll need them soon!

Game Play

Now that the game is all set up, it’s time to embark on an enchanting journey through the world of Lanterns. Here’s how to play:

Every turn, you will place a tile from the top of the tile stack onto the center of the table. Each tile features different colored lanterns. The color of the tile you place is crucial, as it determines the lantern cards you and your opponents will receive.

Your goal is to collect and skillfully arrange lantern cards to create beautiful patterns in your garden. By dedicating these arrangements, you earn points and, potentially, bonus tiles. However, be careful not to give your opponents too many opportunities to score!

As the game progresses, you’ll encounter amazing opportunities to strategically exchange lantern cards. These exchanges can be a game-changer, allowing you to obtain the colors you need to complete your garden, while also trying to hinder your opponents’ progress.

Remember, a well-planned garden with harmoniously arranged lanterns is the key to victory. So, choose your moves wisely, keep an eye on your opponents, and let your creativity shine!

Imagine this: the game happens in different rounds, where I get to design my own Japanese style gardens. It’s such a cool concept!

You might be wondering how many rounds there are. Well, that depends on the number of players and it’s indicated on the scoreboard. Pretty straightforward, right?

When playing this game, the number of building rounds will vary depending on the number of players. If there are 2 players, you will have 6 building rounds. For 3 players, you will have S building rounds (the exact number will depend on the specific game rules). And if there are 4 players, you will have 4 building rounds.

Now let’s talk about the order of the building rounds. At the beginning of each round, each player will place their lanterns above their game board. This is an important step as it sets the stage for the rest of the game.

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Hey there! Let’s talk about the number of garden tiles you’ll need in each building round, which actually depends on how many players are in the game.

If you take a look at the info card, you’ll see the quantity of each type of tile.

Grab the right number of single, double, triple corner, and triple straight garden tiles from the box and put them face-up in the middle of the table.

Each of us will have up to 6 turns in every building round.

The youngest player goes first and gets the bonsai tree to start off the first building round.

When it’s your turn, you have two options: either pick a garden tile and place it on the board, or pass if there’s no tile you can play. If you do place a tile, don’t forget to put a lantern on it and score some points!

After that, the next player, moving in a clockwise direction, takes their turn.

Time to Place a Garden Tile or Pass

• In your garden, each row can only have one type of object. Make sure to place the garden tile correctly to match the objects in the rows.
• Each column on the game board corresponds to a lantern field. When placing the garden tile, make sure the objects shown are in a column with an empty lantern field.
• The empty green fields on the garden tile can be placed in any row or column, regardless of whether the lantern field in that column is empty or full.
• Remember to keep the garden tile within the 6×6 grid on the game board. It should not go beyond the grid.

Garden tiles are special tiles that can be placed on top of other tiles in a garden. However, there are a few rules to keep in mind. Firstly, the new tile must be completely on top of already placed tiles, and it can cover other objects on those tiles. Of course, the usual placement rules still apply.

If you find yourself unable to place a garden tile, don’t worry! You can simply pass for the rest of the building round. This means you won’t be able to place a lantern or score any points, but the other players can continue playing.

Now, let’s talk about placing a lantern. After you’ve finished placing objects on a column, you can place a lantern on the lantern field of that column. This will earn you points and help you in the game.

When it comes to scoring, you’ll receive points for the garden tile you just placed. The number of points is determined by multiplying the number of objects on the tile by the layer on which you placed it.

It’s important to remember these rules and strategies as you play the game. By following them, you can maximize your chances of winning and have a great time. So, get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Miyabi and enjoy the challenge!

In a pond, every fish is like a little thing that’s important. Imagine a big picture of a pond, with lots of these little fish objects swimming around. It’s pretty cool, right?

Now, let me tell you about this garden tile. It has three pagodas on it. When you have a tile like that, you get some points. The number of pagodas on the tile is multiplied by the layer it’s on, and that gives you your points. So, if you have a garden tile with three pagodas on layer one, you get three points.

It’s really fun to play this game and see how many points you can get! Plus, the pictures on the tiles are really pretty, so it’s nice to look at too.

Hey there! Let’s talk about scoring in this super fun game called Building Round. So, during a later building round, when it’s my turn, I place a tile with 2 fish in a pond. This means I get 2 fish multiplied by layer 2, which equals 4 points. Pretty cool, right?

Now, here comes the exciting part. I take my trusty scoring stone and move it forward on the score board by the number of points I just earned. But wait, there’s a catch. If my scoring stone goes past the 50 space, guess what? I start at 0 again, and my second stone gets to move forward one space on the SO point track. Talk about a challenge!

Oh, and here’s something extra special for layer 5:

So, for each type of object in the game, there’s a bonus tile that can earn me even more points. But here’s the catch, again. Only the first player to place a garden tile with that object on the fifth layer gets the bonus tile. And guess what? I get to move my scoring marker forward by the number of points shown on the bonus tile. Cool, huh? Oh, and I have to remove the bonus tile from the game.

Ending a Round of Building

The round of building comes to an end once every player has done one of the following:

• Filled all their lantern fields with lanterns
• Passed

If any garden tiles were not used in this round of building, they are removed from the game.

The building round marker moves ahead by one space. When the next building round begins, retrieve your lanterns from above your board and take out the garden tiles for the new round from the box.

The bonsai tree is passed to the next player, making them the start player for the next building round.

End of the Game

The game comes to a close after the final building round. It’s time for the final scoring. Points are awarded based on the number of objects in each row.

Each row is scored separately:

In this game, the player who has the most visible objects in a row will get a higher score. You can see the score on the left side of the row. The player who has the second most objects in that row gets a lower score.

If two or more players have the same number of objects and the most in that row, they all get the higher score. However, there won’t be any points for the player(s) with the second most number of objects.

If there’s a tie for the second most number of objects, all tied players get the lower score.

Now it’s time to add up the value of your scoring stones. The person with the highest score wins! They become the best gardener of the season. If there’s a tie, the winners will share their victory!