2021Jordy Adan, John Brieger
- Videos
- 61
- Creators
- 47
Mainly reviews and playthroughs
1 - 100 players30 - 45 minMedium weight
Kabuto Sumo: Sakura Slam
2024John Brieger, Michael Dunsmore, Tony Miller
- Videos
- 20
- Creators
- 17
Mostly reviews. Kabuto Sumo: Sakura Slam is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 13 reviews, 1 how-to-play guides, 2 recorded sessions, and 4 unboxings.
2 - 4 players
20 - 35 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
It's cherry blossom season. As the beautiful sakura petals fall, a calm tranquility lingers in the air. It's the perfect calm before the storm: welcome to the Sakura Slam! In this standalone sequel to Kabuto Sumo, players return as the wrestling Kabutomushi ("helmet bugs") and compete to knock off their opponents on an all-new square arena. The coin-pushing mechanic returns, but with a new platform, characters, pillars, and powers. New Arena Features: Notched Pushing Platform - In Sakura Slam, you must push from the corners of the arena. That makes it harder to focus completely on defense, as you can't always push your piece away from the edge-this means less stalemates and more body slams. Fixed corners - Four fixed corner posts loom over each match. Using these posts, can you better predict how an aggressive maneuver will play out? Alternatively, if you're near the edge: can you “rope-a-dope” and use the post defensively? Tagging Corners - When you push from a corner you haven't pushed from before, you place a marker, "tagging" that corner. Place one on each of the four posts to take a second push action immediately. All but two characters are compatible with the original Kabuto Sumo.
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Which Kabuto Sumo: Sakura Slam video should I watch?
Kabuto Sumo: Sakura Slam has 20 videos from 17 creators: 13 reviews, 1 how-to-play guide, 2 playthroughs and 4 unboxings. They date from 2024 to December 2025.
To learn the rules, start with "How to Play Kabuto Sumo: Sakura Slam" by Bitewing Games, which runs 5 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Kabuto Sumo Sakura Slam - TCbH First Look Review" by The Cardboard Herald. 12 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Kabuto Sumo: Sakura Slam - Kickstarter Playthrough" by Before You Play, one of 2 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Kabuto Sumo and Fire in the Library, also by Tony Miller, or Cartographers Heroes, also by John Brieger, or Star Fighters: Rapid Fire, also by Michael Dunsmore.
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About Kabuto Sumo: Sakura Slam
From BoardGameGeek:
It's cherry blossom season. As the beautiful sakura petals fall, a calm tranquility lingers in the air. It's the perfect calm before the storm: welcome to the Sakura Slam! In this standalone sequel to Kabuto Sumo, players return as the wrestling Kabutomushi ("helmet bugs") and compete to knock off their opponents on an all-new square arena. The coin-pushing mechanic returns, but with a new platform, characters, pillars, and powers. New Arena Features: Notched Pushing Platform - In Sakura Slam, you must push from the corners of the arena. That makes it harder to focus completely on defense, as you can't always push your piece away from the edge-this means less stalemates and more body slams. Fixed corners - Four fixed corner posts loom over each match. Using these posts, can you better predict how an aggressive maneuver will play out? Alternatively, if you're near the edge: can you “rope-a-dope” and use the post defensively? Tagging Corners - When you push from a corner you haven't pushed from before, you place a marker, "tagging" that corner. Place one on each of the four posts to take a second push action immediately. All but two characters are compatible with the original Kabuto Sumo.
Designers
John Brieger, Michael Dunsmore, Tony Miller
Artist
Kwanchai Moriya
Publisher
Allplay
Categories
AnimalsFighting
Mechanics
Abstract Movement & CaptureVariable Player PowersDexterity